Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 lbs ground beef, 10% fat
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup diced onions
- 1/3 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 cup crushed crackers, Ritz
- 1 cup minute brand rice
- 2 cups ketchup, Hunts
- 1/2 cup sweet baby rays barbecue sauce
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, pepper, garlic powder, eggs, diced onions, barbecue sauce, milk, and crushed crackers. Once mixed, add the minute rice and combine evenly to form the meatballs.
- Shape the mixture into meatballs, each about the size of 2 tablespoons, yielding approximately 20 meatballs.
- In a separate small bowl, mix together the ketchup, sweet barbecue sauce, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar to create the sauce.
- Spray the slow cooker with non-stick spray. Layer some meatballs in the slow cooker and drizzle with the sauce. Repeat until all meatballs and sauce are used up.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 4-5 hours, avoiding opening the lid during this time.
Notes
Using minute rice is crucial for this recipe as it cooks quickly and absorbs flavors well.
Feel free to adjust the sweetness of the sauce by adding more or less brown sugar to your preference.
These meatballs can be served with rice or on a bun for a delightful sandwich.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-5 hours
- Category: Entrees
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 150mg