Spicy Mini-Meatballs

By Joschef

Ingredients

• 1 cup chili sauce
• 1/2 cup tomato juice
• 2 Tbs corn syrup
• 1/2 tsp Tabasco sauce
• 3/4 lb medium ground beef (or ground veal)
• 1 egg beaten
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup bread crumbs
• 1 tsp chili powder
• to taste salt & pepper

Preparation

Step 1

In a small saucepan, bring chili sauce, tomato juice, corn syrup and Tobasco sauce to a boil. Lower heat and simmer 10-12 minutes.

Meanwhile, prepare mini-meatballs.
Mix ground beef, egg, onions, breadcrumbs, chili powder, salt and pepper together and make 35-40 small balls.

In a large non-stick pan, brown mini-meatballs for 2-3- minutes and add them to the hot sauce.
Cook 5 more minutes. Let rest 3-4 minutes. Skewer with toothpicks and serve.