PASSOVER MEATBALLS

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These moist and slightly sweet Passover meatballs are popular with family and friends during the spring holiday season. They're bound to become a tradition at your house.-Julie Sollinger, Chicago, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup water, divided
1-1/2 cups finely chopped onion, divided
1/2 cup matzo meal
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds ground beef
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup lemon juice

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the eggs, 1/2 cup water, 1/2 cup onion, matzo meal, salt and pepper. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls. , In a Dutch oven, combine the tomato sauce, sugar, lemon juice, and remaining water and onion. Add meatballs; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until meat is no longer pink, about 45 minutes. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 41 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 56mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.