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Appetizer meatballs

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Ingredients/Components

sugar - 1/2 c
salt - 1/2 tsp
flour - 2 Tbsp
cold water - 1/4 c
oil - 4 Tbsp
vinegar - 1/2 c
dark brown sugar - 1 Tbsp
soy sauce - 1 Tbsp
ground beef - 1 lb
grape jelly - 1 c
black pepper - 1/2 tsp
green pepper, chopped - 1 item
red pepper, chopped - 1 item
can pineapple chunks, undrained - 1 to
chopped water chestnuts - 1/4 1/2
Mix thoroughly
Heat

How to make appetizer meatballs:

Combine beef, salt, pepper, water chestnuts and water. Mix thoroughly. Form into small balls. Roll lightly in flour. Heat oil. Brown meatballs; drain. Makes 27 to 30 meatballs.

These can be frozen at this point and thawed with the sauce used when ready to serve. These are excellent with either the Sweet And Sour or the Grape Sauce. Recipes follow.Sweet And Sour Sauce:2 Tbsp. cornstarch1/2 c. sugar1/2 c. vinegar1 Tbsp. soy sauce1 green pepper, chopped1 red pepper, chopped1 (10 to 13 oz.) can pineapple chunks, undrained Combine all ingredients. Heat. Pour mixture over meatballs. Allow to simmer on very low heat, so that meatballs absorb the flavor of the sauce. Serve hot in chafing dish or electric skillet.Grape Sauce:1 c. chili sauce1 c. grape jelly1 Tbsp. dark brown sugar Combine all ingredients. Heat. Add meatballs and simmer 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, to coat meatballs. Serve warm in chafing dish or electric skillet.

If you want a milder sauce, substitute 1 cup catsup for the chili sauce.

Recipe categories: Appetizers, Ground beef, Beef.

Rating:

Average rating: 4, total votes: 7

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