Sweet and Sour Meatballs II |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
Ready In: 65 Minutes Servings: 120 |
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The hearty taste of seasoned beef and the flavors of sweet and sour distinguish these meatballs. Make this for a special occasion as an appetizer or for every-day dinner. Ingredients:
3 pounds ground beef |
1/3 cup dried onion flakes |
1 1/2 cups dry bread crumbs |
1 tablespoon salt |
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg |
3 eggs |
3/4 cup milk |
1 cup cider vinegar |
2 cups brown sugar, firmly packed |
2 tablespoons mustard powder |
1 cup water, divided |
2 tablespoons cornstarch |
Directions:
1. To make meatballs: In a large bowl, combine beef, onion flakes, bread crumbs, salt, nutmeg, eggs and milk.
2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
3. Shape mixture into 1 inch balls, and place into a 9x13 inch baking dish; bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes. Lower heat in oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
4. To make sauce: In a large saucepan over medium heat, mix vinegar, sugar, mustard and 1/2 cup water; bring to a boil, and boil for 1 minute. Mix cornstarch and 1/2 cup water; add to saucepan, and boil for 1 minute more.
5. Add sauce to cooked meatballs, and bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes, basting occasionally.
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