Appetizer Meatballs In Spicy Sauce Recipe
Ingredients
1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 can (8 oz. tomato sauce
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 cup dry red wine (or 1/2 cup water plus
1 tablespoon lemon juice)
1/3 cup shredded peeled potato (about 1 small potato)
1 pound lean ground beef
1 small onion, finely minced
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon salt
Directions
In a saucepan, combine the brown sugar, tomato sauce, lemon juice, garlic salt, and wine.
Bring to a boil, stirring; reduce heat and allow to simmer gently, uncovered, until sauce is thickened (about 20 minutes).
Combine shredded potato, meat, onion, egg, and salt; shape into balls the size of large marbles.
Arrange on rimmed baking pans.
Put into a 500° oven for 4 to 5 minutes or until lightly browned.
Remove and add to the prepared sauce, including any pan juices.
Cool, then cover and refrigerate if made ahead.
To serve, cover and heat meat and sauce together slowly.
Bring to a boil, stirring; reduce heat and allow to simmer gently, uncovered, until sauce is thickened (about 20 minutes).
Combine shredded potato, meat, onion, egg, and salt; shape into balls the size of large marbles.
Arrange on rimmed baking pans.
Put into a 500° oven for 4 to 5 minutes or until lightly browned.
Remove and add to the prepared sauce, including any pan juices.
Cool, then cover and refrigerate if made ahead.
To serve, cover and heat meat and sauce together slowly.
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