Shelly's Recipe

COCKTAIL MEATBALLS WITH APRICOT PRESERVES - Crock Pot

Category: Meatballs

1 lb lean ground beef
1 lb. mild pork sausage (or use all beef)
2 cups soft bread crumbs
2 eggs
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 tbsp. fresh minced parsley or 2 tsp dried parsley flakes
2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. garlic salt

Sauce:
1 (12 oz) jar apricot preserves
3/4 cup barbecue sauce

Combine beef, sausage, bread crumbs, eggs, onion, parsley, salt, and garlic salt; blend gently then shape with hands to form small meatballs. Brown in a large skillet or bake at 350° (on rack in baking pan) for 30 minutes, turning to brown both sides. Place browned meatballs in crockpot. Heat sauce; pour over meatballs. Cover and cook on LOW for 4 to 6 hours. Can be served over rice as a main dish or as an appetizer with toothpicks.

Makes 4 to 5 dozen meatballs.