Zesty Meatballs

These are great by themselves or served on sandwiches!

• Ready In: 6 hrs 45 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1  egg
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  italian seasoning
• 1⁄4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 2  garlic cloves (minced, or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder)
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped onion
• 1  lb ground beef
• 1  lb ground turkey
• 1⁄2 cup  breadcrumbs
• 1⁄3 cup  grated parmesan cheese
• 1 (16 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 2  tablespoons red wine vinegar

Directions

1. In a large bowl, beat egg with salt, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, and garlic. Add chopped onion, beef, turkey, bread crumbs, and Parmesan cheese; mix well. Shape mixture into 1-inch balls and brown in a large skillet. Drain meatballs and transfer to a 5-quart Crock-Pot.
2. In the same bowl, mix tomato sauce and wine; pour over meatballs. Cover and cook on Low for 5 1/2 to 6 hours.
3. To serve as sandwiches: Place 3 to 4 meatballs on 6-8 split rolls; top with sauce from Crock-Pot. If desired add shredded mozzarella cheese, red and yellow pepper strips, sliced onions, or olives.