Zesty Meatballs

Total Time: 6 hrs 45 mins Preparation Time: 45 mins Cook Time: 6 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 egg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 garlic cloves (minced, or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder)
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 lb ground turkey
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 (16 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

Recipe

• 1 in a large bowl, beat egg with salt, italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, and garlic. add chopped onion, beef, turkey, bread crumbs, and parmesan cheese; mix well. shape mixture into 1-inch balls and brown in a large skillet. drain meatballs and transfer to a 5-quart crock-pot.
• 2 in the same bowl, mix tomato sauce and wine; pour over meatballs. cover and cook on low for 5 1/2 to 6 hours.
• 3 to serve as sandwiches: place 3 to 4 meatballs on 6-8 split rolls; top with sauce from crock-pot. if desired add shredded mozzarella cheese, red and yellow pepper strips, sliced onions, or olives.