TANGY AND SWEET MEATBALLS

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

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

Steps:

  • 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 : Calories 526 calories, Fat 21g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 155mg cholesterol, Sodium 1226mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

Mugisha Noah
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Meh.


AFGHAN ATAL
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A keeper recipe!


abraham Lagat
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Easy and delicious!


David Spencer
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Will definitely make these again!


Uzair Aurangzeb
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Loved these meatballs!


Ali Abbbad
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These meatballs were amazing! The sauce was perfect and the meatballs were so tender.


Susma Bohora
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The meatballs were flavorful, but the sauce was a bit bland. I would add more spices next time.


SWAT King Gaming YT
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These meatballs were a little dry for my taste. I think I would add more sauce next time.


Bomb Miner100
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I followed the recipe exactly and the meatballs were delicious! My husband couldn't get enough of them.


Ofentse Selepe
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These meatballs were easy to make and turned out great! I will definitely be making them again.


Syad mahtab ali
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I made these meatballs for my family and they loved them! The sauce was the perfect balance of tangy and sweet.


Fairhope S Flagg
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The sauce was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the meatballs themselves were very tender and flavorful.


AYAZ Malik1122
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These meatballs were a hit at my last potluck! Everyone raved about the tangy and sweet sauce.


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