Sweet and Sour Meatballs

Ingredients

• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 teaspoons salt-free garlic herb seasoning blend
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 bottle (12 ounces) chili sauce
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup cider or white vinegar
• 1 green onion, thinly sliced

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls. Place meatballs on a greased rack in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake until lightly browned, 15-20 minutes.
2. In large bowl, combine tomato sauce, broth, chili sauce, brown sugar and vinegar. Transfer meatballs to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Pour sauce over top. Cook, covered, on low until meatballs are cooked through, 3-4 hours. To serve, sprinkle with green onion.