Slow Cooker BBQ Meatballs and Polish Sausage Recipe

Ingredients

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• 1 (16 ounce) package kielbasa sausage
• 1 (16 ounce) jar salsa
• 1 (10 ounce) jar grape jelly
• 1 cup water
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 eggs
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• cup cornflakes cereal, crushed

Directions

Follow these simple steps to create a delicious meal:

1. Step 1: Fill a large pot with lightly-salted water and bring it to a rolling boil over high heat.
2. Step 2: Stir in the kielbasa and return to a boil. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes until the sausage is heated through. Drain and cut it into bite-sized pieces.
3. Step 3: Transfer the kielbasa into a slow cooker. Stir in the salsa, grape jelly, water, and lemon juice. Set aside.
4. Step 4: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and add the chopped onion, ground beef, salt, pepper, and crushed cornflakes. Mix everything together thoroughly using your hands until well incorporated.
5. Step 5: Shape the mixture into meatballs about the size of a large walnut. Place the meatballs into the slow cooker with the kielbasa mixture.
6. Step 6: Set the slow cooker to high and cook for approximately 1 hour, or until the meatballs are no longer pink in the center.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Nutrition Breakdown:

• Total Fat: 24g (30%)
• Saturated Fat: 9g (45%)
• Cholesterol: 90mg (30%)
• Sodium: 624mg (27%)
• Total Carbohydrate: 16g (6%)
• Dietary Fiber: 1g (2%)
• Total Sugars: 12g
• Protein: 14g (28%)
• Vitamin C: 2mg (2%)
• Calcium: 23mg (2%)
• Iron: 2mg (10%)
• Potassium: 316mg (7%)

* 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.