SWEET-AND-SOUR MEATBALLS

Sweet-and-Sour Meatballs image

Provided by Anita Hacker

Yield Makes about 25

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound lean ground beef
1/2 cup plain dry breadcrumbs
1/4 cup minced celery
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 1-ounce package dry onion soup mix
1 12-ounce bottle home-style chili sauce
3/4 cup water
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup tarragon vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar

Steps:

Combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, celery, parsley, egg and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in medium bowl. Add 1 1/2 tablespoons soup mix; blend well. Using moistened hands, form mixture into 1-inch-diameter balls and place on sheet of foil.
Combine chili sauce, 3/4 cup water, raisins, vinegar, sugar and remaining soup mix in heavy large pot. Bring to simmer over medium-low heat. Drop meatballs into sauce. Cover pot and simmer until meatballs are cooked through and sauce thickens, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes.