BBQ Cola Meatballs

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
• 1 1/4 cups dry breadcrumbs
• 1 egg
• 3 tablespoons onions, grated

• 1 (1 ounce) package dry ranch dressing mix
• 1 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 3/4 cup cola
• 1/2 cup onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 teaspoon seasoning salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce

Directions

1. 1

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

2. 2

   In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, grated onion and Ranch dressing mix until well blended.

3. 3

   Shape into 1 inch meatballs, and place on a 10x15 inch jellyroll pan, or any baking sheet with sides to catch the grease.

4. 4

   Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, turning them over half way through.

5. 5

   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.

6. 6

   Remove meatballs from the baking sheet, and place into the sauce in the slow cooker.

7. 7

   Cover and cook on Low for 3 hours, then remove the lid and cook for an additional 15 minutes before serving.