BBQ Meatballs

For the meatballs:
2 lb. ground beef
1 c. bread crumbs
1 tsp. garlic powder
2 packages onion soup mix
2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
2 eggs

For the barbecue sauce:
2 onions, chopped
2 cans tomato paste (12 ounces total)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 c. Worcestershire sauce
1/4 c. red wine vinegar
1/2 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. sweet pickle relish
1/2 c. beef broth
2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. dry mustard

How To Make It:
Combine first 6 ingredients and in a large bowl and mix well.
Shape into meatballs and brown in a skillet with 1 tablespoon of oil.
Drain well and dry on paper towels.
Add all sauce ingredients to a medium sized crock pot and stir well.
Add meatballs and cook, covered, on low for 5 to 6 hours or on high for 2 to 3.

Tips:

Serve from the crock pot if you have a “keep warm” setting.
This recipe makes about 50 to 60 meatballs depending on the size of each.

Today I am thankful for meatballs - cuz I love meatballs!?!