Meatballs in Sauce

Meatballs in Sauce
 (vegan version):


1 (14 ounce) tube vegan ground beef (I use Lightlife Gimme Lean ground beef)
1/3 cup plain breadcrumbs

1/4 cup safflower oil and extra for sautéing

1/4 cup dried Italian seasoning

2 teaspoons salt and pepper

2 tablespoons garlic powder

1 tablespoon chives

3 tablespoons tamari

2 tablespoons vegan Worcestershire sauce

1 tablespoon liquid smoke

1 (28 ounce) jar marinara sauce


Directions:


1. Add all ingredients except sauce to large bowl, and mix together. Form 1 1/2" balls.


2. Saute in oil 10 minutes. Combine meat balls and marinara in a crock pot and allow to simmer on low for 3 hours.


These came out so good my husband was feeling like he was eating meat and was a bit turned off! So, if you are a vegan/vegetarian that doesn't like fake meat, this is not the recipe for you.

Serves: 3-4