Tangy Holiday Meatballs
Ingredients
- 250 mL (1 cup) Rice Krispies* cereal
- 150 mL (2/3 cup) skim milk powder
- 50 mL (1/4 cup) finely chopped onion
- 30 mL (2 tbsp) ketchup
- 1 egg
- 5 mL (1 tsp) salt
- 0.5 mL (1/8 tsp) pepper
- 500 g (1 lb) ground beef
- 1 can (398 mL/14 oz) tomato sauce
- 125 mL (1/2 cup) ketchup
- 50 mL (1/4 cup) firmly packed brown sugar
- 50 mL (1/4 cup) green relish
- 30 mL (2 tbsp) Worcestershire sauce
- 15 mL (1 tbsp) vinegar
- 1 mL (1/4 tsp) pepper
- 50 mL (1/4 cup) finely chopped onion
Directions
1. In large bowl, mix together cereal, milk powder, onion, ketchup, egg, salt and pepper. Add ground beef, mixing only until combined. Using level 15 ml (1 tbsp) measuring spoon, portion meat mixture. Roll into balls; place on foil-lined baking pan.
2. Bake at 200°C (400°F) about 12 minutes or until browned. Drain off excess fat.
3. Meanwhile prepare sauce. In 4 L (4 quart) saucepan combine sauce ingredients. Simmer, uncovered, over low heat 15 minutes, stirring frequently. Add meatballs; simmer 10 minutes longer.
Yield: 36 meatballs.
Notes: Whenever cooking with raw meats, ensure safe internal temperature is reached.
In keeping with good allergy practices, we remind you to be aware of allergens and to check labels on any packaged goods used. This recipe has been tested using Kellogg's* products. Results with other products may vary.
