Horseradish Meatballs
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"These spicy meatballs with their thick savory sauce are a popular party food," notes Joyce Benninger of Owen Sound, Ontario. "I also like to serve them with rice and a salad for a hearty meal."
SERVINGS: 18
CATEGORY: Lower Fat
METHOD: Baked
TIME: Prep: 30 min. Bake: 35 min.
Ingredients:
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
- 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1-1/2 pounds ground beef
- 1/2 pound ground pork or turkey
- SAUCE:
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup chili sauce
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
Directions:
In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Crumble meat over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls.
Place meatballs on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until no longer pink; drain.
Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the sauce ingredients. Bring to a boil, stirring often. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Add meatballs; stir gently to coat. Yield: 3 dozen.