Sweet and Sour Meatballs

This meatball recipe is perfect for a party or family gathering!

 

1 lb. lean ground beef 1 lb. mild pork sausage 2 c. fine bread crumbs 2 1/4 c. onion, diced 2 large eggs 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper 2 Tbsp. oil

3 Tbsp, cornstarch 1/2 c. garlic vinegar 1/2 c. pineapple juice 3/4 c. brown sugar 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce 1 large green pepper, diced 1 (20 oz) can pineapple chunks I (8 oz) can tomato sauce

Combine ground beef, sausage, bread crumbs, onion, eggs, salt and pepper. Mix well and shape into 1 inch meatballs. Brown in hot oil. Drain and place meatballs in a deep 13 x 9 inch baking dish.

Combine cornstarch, vinegar, drained pineapple juice and sugar. Cook the sweet and sour mixture over medium heat or in microwave until clear and thickened.

Combine with Worcestershire sauce, green pepper, pineapple chunks and tomato sauce. Pour over meatballs and bake in 325° oven for 30 to 35 minutes.

Makes about 6 dozen, depending on size of meatballs.
A great tasting appetizer!

* You can make the meatballs ahead of time and freeze them. Then thaw, bake and make the sweet and sour sauce

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