SPICY MEATBALLS WITH SAUCE

By curly

Ingredients

• SAUCE:
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 3/4 cup crushed seasoned salad croutons
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp pepper
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 pound bulk ground sauce (Johnsonville)
• 3 Tbsps cornstarch
• 1 Tbsp sugar
• 3/4 cup beef broth
• 2 cans (29 ounces each) crushed tomatoes
• 3 medium carrots, diced
• 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
• 1 envelope onion soup mix
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• Hot cooked pasta

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the egg, croutons, onion, garlic powder, cumin, oregano and pepper. Crumble beef and sausage over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1 inch balls. Place in a 5 quart slow cooker.

In a large bowl, combine the cornstarch, sugar and broth until smooth; stir in the tomatoes, carrots, tomato paste, soup mix, garlic, basil and pepper flakes. pour over meatballs. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours. Serve with pasta.

Serve immediately or cool before placing in a freezer container. Cover and freeze for up to 3 months.