Sweet ‘n’ Sour Appetizer Meatballs

Name: Sweet ‘n’ Sour Appetizer Meatballs
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 dozen
Ingredients: 1 egg; 1/2 cup quick-cooking oats; 1 envelope onion soup mix; 2 pounds ground beef; 2 cans (5-1/2 ounces each) apricot nectar; 3/4 cup packed brown sugar; 3/4 cup ketchup; 1/3 cup cider vinegar; 2 tablespoons prepared mustard; 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish; Minced fresh parsley

Total Time Prep: 30 min. Cook: 20 min.

Yield 4 dozen

Test Kitchen Approved

Since a friend shared this recipe with me several years ago, I've fixed it many times. The tangy meatballs also make a great main dish served with potatoes.

Ingredients

1 egg
1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
1 envelope onion soup mix
2 pounds ground beef
2 cans (5-1/2 ounces each) apricot nectar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup ketchup
1/3 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
Minced fresh parsley

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the egg, oats and soup mix. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls.
Place 1 in. apart on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake at 400° for 18-20 minutes or until no longer pink. Drain on paper towels.
In a large skillet, combine the apricot nectar, brown sugar, ketchup, vinegar, mustard and horseradish. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Add meatballs; simmer 15 minutes longer or until heated through. Sprinkle with parsley.

Since a friend shared this recipe with me several years ago, I've fixed it many times. The tangy meatballs also make a great main dish served with potatoes.

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