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Tangy and Sweet Meatballs

Name: Tangy and Sweet Meatballs
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 3 large eggs; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1-1/2 cups dry bread crumbs; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 pounds ground beef; 2 tablespoons canola oil; SAUCE:; 3-1/2 cups tomato juice; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 10 gingersnaps, finely crushed; 1/4 cup white vinegar; 1 teaspoon onion salt

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Total Time

Prep: 30 min. Bake: 40 min.

Makes

8 servings

When we entertain friends for Sunday dinner, I frequently serve these tangy meatballs. Everyone loves the distinctive sauce, but they're often surprised to learn it is made with gingernsaps. -Melody Mellinger, Myerstown, Pennsylvania

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Ingredients

3 large eggs
1 medium onion, chopped
1-1/2 cups dry bread crumbs
1 teaspoon salt
2 pounds ground beef
2 tablespoons canola oil
SAUCE:
3-1/2 cups tomato juice
1 cup packed brown sugar
10 gingersnaps, finely crushed
1/4 cup white vinegar
1 teaspoon onion salt

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the eggs, onion, bread crumbs and salt. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls.
In a large skillet, brown meatballs in batches in oil. Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish.
In a large saucepan, combine the sauce ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until cookie crumbs are dissolved. Pour over meatballs.
Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until meat is no longer pink.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 526 calories, 21g fat (7g saturated fat), 155mg cholesterol, 1226mg sodium, 55g carbohydrate (35g sugars, 1g fiber), 29g protein.

Tangy and Sweet Meatballs

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