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Hearty Party Meatballs

This flavorful, filling appetizer is similar to Swedish meatballs. They always disappear when I make them for parties.

8 ServingsPrep: 45 min. Bake: 40 min.

Ingredients

4 bacon strips, diced
2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
2 cups boiling water
1 egg
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
Dash pepper
1 pound lean ground beef
2 medium onions, sliced and separated into rings
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 can (12 ounces) beer or 1-1/2 cups beef broth
2 teaspoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons white vinegar
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon browning sauce, optional

Directions

In a small skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp; remove
to paper towels. Drain, reserving drippings. In a small bowl,
dissolve bouillon in boiling water. In a large bowl, combine the
egg, 1/4 cup of bouillon, bread crumbs, 1/4 teaspoon salt and
pepper. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in.
balls.
In a large skillet, brown meatballs in 1 tablespoon of reserved bacon
drippings; drain. With a slotted spoon, transfer to a greased 11-in.

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Hearty Party Meatballs (continued)

Directions (continued)

x 7-in. baking dish. In the same skillet, saute onions until tender;
drain. Place over meatballs.
In a saucepan. combine flour and 2 tablespoons or reserved drippings
until smooth. Gradually stir in beer or broth and remaining
bouillon. Add the brown sugar, vinegar, thyme and remaining salt.
Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
Stir in browning sauce if desired. Pour over meatballs. Cover and
bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until meat is no longer pink.
Sprinkle with bacon. Yield: 2 dozen.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (3 each) equals 225 calories, 12 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 69 mg cholesterol, 566 mg sodium, 12 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 14 g protein.