"These spicy meatballs with their thick savory sauce are a popular party food," notes Joyce Benninger of Owen Sound, Ontario. "I also like to serve them with rice and a salad for a hearty meal."
INGREDIENTS
* 2 eggs * 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish * 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs * 1/4 cup chopped green onions * 1/2 teaspoon salt * 1/4 teaspoon pepper * 1-1/2 pounds ground beef * 1/2 pound ground pork or turkey * SAUCE: * 1/2 cup water * 1/2 cup ketchup * 1/2 cup chili sauce * 1 small onion, finely chopped * 1/4 cup packed brown sugar * 1/4 cup cider vinegar * 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish * 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce * 1 garlic clove, minced * 1 teaspoon ground mustard * 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
SERVINGS 18 CATEGORY Lower Fat METHOD Baked PREP 30 min. COOK 35 min. TOTAL 65 min.
DIRECTIONS
In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Crumble meat over mixture; mix well. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls. Place meatballs on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until no longer pink; drain. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine sauce ingredients. Bring to a boil, stirring often. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Add meatballs; stir gently to coat. Yield: 3 dozen.
NUTRITIONAL INFO
Nutritional Analysis: One serving (2 meatballs, prepared with egg substitute, lean ground beef and ground turkey) equals 130 calories, 5 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 24 mg cholesterol, 454 mg sodium, 10 g carbohydrate, 0.55 g fiber, 11 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 lean meat, 1 fat, 1/2 starch.
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