Tangy and Sweet Meatballs Recipe

By jargrr

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Ingredients

• SAUCE:
• 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
• 3-1/2 cups tomato juice
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 10 gingersnaps, finely crushed
• 1/4 cup white vinegar
• 1 teaspoon onion salt

Preparation

Step 1

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.
Yield: 8 servings.