Slow Cooker Manwich Cheddar Stuffed Sloppy Joe Meatballs
Makes 50-55 mini meatballs
Ingredients
- 2 lbs ground beef I used ground chuck
- 2 eggs beaten
- 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 yellow onion grated
- 3 cloves garlic pressed
- 3 cans 12.5 oz Manwich Sloppy Joe sauce (about 6 cups)
- 7 cheddar string cheese sticks chopped into 8 cubes each
- salt/pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat broiler.
- Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with non stick spray.
- In a large bowl mix together ground beef, eggs, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, and salt and pepper until combined.
- Using a spoon or your hands scoop out a small amount and roll into approx a 1 inch ball.
- Press small cube of cheese into the center of each meatball and cover cheese with meat mixture.
- Add to the baking sheet and repeat with the remaining meatballs.
- Broil for approx 4-6 minutes until browned (they do not have to be fully cooked through).
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly (you can also do these steps a day ahead and store in the fridge).
- Add meatballs to a slow cooker and cover with Manwich Sloppy Joe sauce.
- Cook on low for 3 hours.
- Serve warm in the slow cooker as an appetizer or on add the meatballs and sauce to sub rolls or spaghetti.