HORSERADISH MEATBALLS

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"These spicy meatballs with their thick savory sauce are a popular party food," notes Joyce Benninger of Owen Sound, Ontario. "I also like to serve them with rice and a salad for a hearty meal."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 20

Ingredients

2 large eggs
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
1/2 pound ground pork or ground turkey
SAUCE:
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup chili sauce
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Combine first 6 ingredients. Add beef and pork; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls. Place on a greased rack in a 15x10x1-in. pan. Bake until a thermometer reads 160° (165° if using ground turkey), 35-40 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine sauce ingredients; bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes. Gently stir in meatballs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 68 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 163mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.