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Barbecued Party Starters

Barbecued Party Starters

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Course Appetizers, Crock Pot
Servings 16 people

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/4 cup onion finely chopped
  • 1 pkg (16 oz) miniature hot dogs drained
  • 1 jar (12 oz) apricot preserves
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce
  • 1 can (20 oz) pineapple chunks drained

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, combine beef and onion, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-in. balls. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook meatballs in two batches until cooked through, turning occasionally.
  • Using a slotted spoon, transfer meatballs to a 3-qt. slow cooker. Add hot dogs; stir in preserves and barbecue sauce. Cook, covered, on high or until heated through, 2-3 hours.
  • Stir in pineapple; cook, covered, until heated through, 15-20 minutes longer.

Notes

Barbecued Party Starters

Barbecued Party StartersThese sweet and tangy bites will tide over everyone until dinner. At the buffet, set out some fun toothpicks to make for easy nibbling.
 
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