MMMeatballs

This recipe came to me from "Mick & Maxine," neighbors of a friend who grew up south of Chicago. Since nobody in Pittsburgh (my hometown) knew them, we started calling them "M&M Meatballs" rather than "Mick & Maxine's Meatballs," but that was confusing, as some people thought there might be chocolate candies involved in the recipe. Since they're so yummy, we've taken to referring to them as mmmmmmmmMeatballs!

So, here's a different and incredibly tasty recipe for MMMeatballs! It's easy to make, too... no need to brown the meatballs before baking. These are great party food, but we've also made them and served them over rice for dinner.

MMMeatballs

Meatballs: Mix and form into 1 inch balls
2 pounds lean ground beef
3 eggs
1 package (Lipton) onion soup mix
1 cup bread crumbs

Sauce: Stir together in saucepan over medium heat until well combined.
1 can (16 oz) whole-berry cranberry sauce
1 small (14 oz) can sauerkraut, drained
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 jar (12 oz) chili sauce (Heinz)
12 oz. water (measure using chili sauce bottle)

Place formed balls into a 9 x 13" dish in a single layer. Pour sauce over meatballs. Cook at 350'F for 1 hour (325' if using glass pan).





This message was edited Dec 21, 2007 8:56 AM