GINGER MEATBALLS

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Sybil Leson of Houston, Texas writes, "These sweet and tangy meatballs have caused many guests to ask, 'What is that delicious flavor?' I often increase the recipe and keep the meatballs warm in a slow cooker."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield about 3-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 egg
1/2 cup finely crushed gingersnaps (about 11 cookies)
1 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1 cup ketchup
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the egg, cookie crumbs and salt. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls. , Place on greased racks in shallow baking pans. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until no longer pink; drain., In a large skillet, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, mustard and ginger. Add meatballs. Simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until heated through, gently stirring several times.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 322mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges