Ginger Meatballs

Name: Ginger Meatballs
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: about 3-1/2 dozen.
Ingredients: 1 egg; 1/2 cup finely crushed gingersnaps (about 11 cookies); 1 teaspoon salt; 1-1/2 pounds ground beef; 1 cup ketchup; 1/4 cup packed brown sugar; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

Sybil Leson of Houston, Texas writes, "These sweet and tangy meatballs have caused many guests to ask, 'What is that delicious flavor?' I often increase the recipe and keep the meatballs warm in a slow cooker."

Ingredients

1 egg
1/2 cup finely crushed gingersnaps (about 11 cookies)
1 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1 cup ketchup
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the egg, cookie crumbs and salt. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls.
Place on greased racks in shallow baking pans. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until no longer pink; drain.
In a large skillet, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, mustard and ginger. Add meatballs. Simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until heated through, gently stirring several times.

Nutrition Facts

2 each: 97 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 322mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 lean meat, 1/2 starch.

Originally published as Ginger Meatballs in Quick Cooking November/December 2003

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neeni1

Oct 17, 2009

i thought it was a unique spin on something that is otherwise quite ordinary...i increased the ginger snaps and decreased the amount of ketchup..it was great and everyone enjoyed them