Sweet 'n' Sour Meatballs

 

8 servings

• 3 eggs
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1½ cups dry bread crumbs
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 pounds ground beef
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Sauce

• 3½ cups tomato juice
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 10 gingersnaps, finely crushed
• ¼ cup white vinegar
• 1 teaspoon onion salt

1. In a bowl, combine the eggs, onion, bread crumbs and salt ; crumble beef over mixture and mix well.
2. Shape into 1½-inch balls ; in a large skillet, brown meatballs in batches in oil.
3. Transfer to a greased 13-inch x 9-inch x 2-inch baking dish.
4. In a saucepan, combine the sauce ingredients ; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until cookie crumbs are dissolved.
5. Pour over meatballs ; bake, uncovered, at 350F (180C) for 40 to 45 minutes or until the meat is no longer pink.

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