TANGY BAKED MEATBALLS

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These tasty meatballs floating in a thick tangy sauce are a hearty main dish you can make ahead. They are sure to please.-Inez Orsburn, De Motte, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers     Dinner

Time 2h5m

Yield 7 to 7-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups cubed rye bread
2 cups milk
3 eggs
1 envelope onion soup mix
2 teaspoons salt
1-1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
5 pounds ground beef
2 pounds bulk pork sausage
1 bottle (40 ounces) ketchup
2 cups crab apple or apple jelly, melted
4 teaspoons browning sauce, optional

Steps:

  • Combine the bread cubes and milk; let stand for 5 minutes. Add the next six ingredients; mix well. Crumble meat into bread mixture; stir just until blended. Form into 1-1/2-in. balls. , Place meatballs on four greased racks in four shallow baking pans. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45 minutes; drain. , Meanwhile, combine ketchup, jelly and browning sauce if desired; spoon over meatballs. Reduce heat to 325°; cover and bake for 50-60 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 160°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329 calories, Fat 16g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 880mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

Imran Zafar
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I would not recommend this recipe.


Rudro Rakib Rajej Rakib
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These meatballs were a lot of work to make and they didn't taste that great.


Bilal Said
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I followed the recipe exactly but the meatballs didn't turn out well. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Betty Kwarteng
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The meatballs were a little dry. I think I should have added more liquid to the sauce.


Daisy Childers
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These meatballs were a little too tangy for my taste. I would recommend using less vinegar next time.


Hammad Shah
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I love that these meatballs can be made ahead of time. It makes them a great option for busy weeknights.


JR Hawk
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These meatballs are so versatile. I've served them with spaghetti, mashed potatoes, and even rice.


Afred Okafor
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I made these meatballs for my family and they loved them. They said they were the best meatballs they've ever had.


Ushna Bakhtawar
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I've never made meatballs before, but these turned out great. I'm definitely going to make them again.


Ali Hamaz
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These meatballs are a great appetizer or main course. They're also perfect for a party.


Natacha Nkutu
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I'm not a big fan of meatballs, but these were really good. The tangy sauce made all the difference.


Arbaz Rajpoot
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I made these meatballs for a potluck and they were a huge success. Everyone wanted the recipe.


mohammed Jewel
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These meatballs were easy to make and they didn't take long to bake.


Ranbir Mandal
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I followed the recipe exactly and the meatballs turned out perfectly. They were moist and flavorful.


Rasel Hosain
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The tangy sauce is what really makes these meatballs special. It's the perfect balance of sweet and sour.


Lila Oli
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I love that these meatballs are baked instead of fried. It makes them a healthier option.


Sunil Tamang
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I've made these meatballs several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Youssef Abdelmoneim
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These meatballs were a hit at my last party! Everyone loved the tangy flavor.