Everyone has the one dish that must be served at all the family gatherings. This is mine.
It just isn't Easter or Christmas unless mom makes these for me.
- 2 lbs. ground beef
- 1 cup dry bread crumbs, Italian style
- 1/2 cup milk
- 4 tsp finely chopped onions
- 1 1/2 tsp salt-level
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 eggs
- Mix ingredients and shape into very small meatballs.
Cover large cookie sheet with foil – lightly spray with oil – bake meatballs for approx 20 minutes at 350
Sauce
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 Tbs cornstarch
- 2 cans pineapple chunks
- 1/2 cup vinegar
- 2 Tbs soy sauce
- 1 or 2 green peppers, cut into 1″ chunks
- 1/2 cup maraschino cherry juice
- 12-25 cherries cut in half
Drain meatballs well, set aside, mix brown sugar and cornstarch, stir in pineapple (include syrup), vinegar and soy sauce.Heat to boil, stirring constantly – reduce heat, add green peppers, cherries and cherry juice. Stir well.
Add meatballs, stir well again. Remove from heat if saving for later, cool and freeze.