BBQ Cola Meatballs

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Meatballs are roasted, then simmered in a rich barbeque sauce made with cola. These make a great potluck dish, and they are always gone in minutes! Now they have become a tradition at our house on Super Bowl Sunday, and I learned the hard way to always make sure I have plenty of copies of the recipe handy for giving!

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
3 hrs 45 mins
Total Time:
4 hrs
Servings:
18
Yield:
36 appetizer meatballs

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds lean ground beef

  • 1 ¼ cups dry bread crumbs

  • 1 egg

  • 3 tablespoons grated onion

  • 1 (1 ounce) package dry Ranch-style dressing mix

  • 1 cup ketchup

  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

  • ¾ cup cola-flavored carbonated beverage

  • ½ cup chopped onion

  • ½ cup chopped green bell pepper

  • 1 teaspoon seasoning salt

  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

  2. In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, grated onion and Ranch dressing mix until well blended. Shape into 1 inch meatballs, and place on a 10x15 inch jellyroll pan, or any baking sheet with sides to catch the grease.

  3. Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, turning them over half way through. While the meatballs are roasting, mix together the ketchup, cider vinegar, cola, chopped onion and green pepper in a slow cooker. Season with seasoning salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce.

  4. Remove meatballs from the baking sheet, and place into the sauce in the slow cooker. Cover and cook on Low for 3 hours, then remove the lid and cook for an additional 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

136 Calories
6g Fat
12g Carbs
9g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 18
Calories 136
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g 7%
Saturated Fat 2g 11%
Cholesterol 36mg 12%
Sodium 396mg 17%
Total Carbohydrate 12g 4%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 9g 19%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 25mg 2%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 179mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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