6 Servings
1 1/2 pounds (680 g) extra-lean ground beef (93% lean)
3/4 cup (180 ml) egg substitute
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
1/2 teaspoon (1.5 g) garlic powder
1 tablespoon (0.4 g) dried parsley
1/2 tablespoon (1.5 g) dried oregano
4 slices bread, crumbled
2 cups (320 g) onion, chopped
6 ounces (170 g) no-salt-added tomato paste
1 1/2 cups {355 ml} water
1/2 cup {120 ml} red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons (45 g) brown suga
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C, or gas mark 5).
Combine beef, egg substitute, cheese, garlic powder, parsley, oregano, and bread.
Form into 1-inch (2.
5 cm) balls.
Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, turning once.
Pour a few tablespoons (45 ml) of meat drippings into a skillet; saute onion.
Combine onions, tomato paste, water, vinegar, and brown sugar and place in slow cooker.
Add meatballs.
Stir to mix and cook on low for several hours.