HEARTY SWEET AND TANGY MEATBALLS

Hearty Sweet and Tangy Meatballs image

These hearty meatballs, boasting a sweet and savory sauce, can be served as an entree or in a hoagie sandwich. Either way, be prepared for compliments.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1/2 cup milk
2 slices white bread, torn into small pieces
2 tablespoons onion soup mix
2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 cup canola oil
SAUCE:
1 cup water
1 cup ketchup
1/3 cup molasses
3 tablespoons white vinegar
3 tablespoons prepared mustard
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
6 drops hot pepper sauce

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the milk, bread and soup mix. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls; roll in flour. , In a large skillet, brown meatballs in oil, in batches; drain., In a small bowl, combine the sauce ingredients. Add to skillet with meatballs. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until meatballs are no longer pink., Serve immediately or cool before placing in a freezer container. Cover and freeze for up to 3 months., To use frozen meatballs:: Completely thaw in the refrigerator. In a large skillet, add meatballs; cover and cook for 10 minutes or until heated through.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357 calories, Fat 17g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 700mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 23g protein.