Taste of Home
Sweet ‘n’ Sour Appetizer Meatballs
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. Cook: 20 min.
YIELD: 4 dozen.
Since a friend shared this recipe with me several years ago, I've fixed it many times. The tangy meatballs also make a great main dish served with potatoes.
Ingredients
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1 egg
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1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
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1 envelope onion soup mix
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2 pounds ground beef
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2 cans (5-1/2 ounces each) apricot nectar
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3/4 cup packed brown sugar
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3/4 cup ketchup
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1/3 cup cider vinegar
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2 tablespoons prepared mustard
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1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
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Minced fresh parsley
Directions
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1.
In a large bowl, combine the egg, oats and soup mix. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls.
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2.
Place 1 in. apart on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake at 400° for 18-20 minutes or until no longer pink. Drain on paper towels.
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3.
In a large skillet, combine the apricot nectar, brown sugar, ketchup, vinegar, mustard and horseradish. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Add meatballs; simmer 15 minutes longer or until heated through. Sprinkle with parsley.
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