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Spicy Meatballs
Thumbnil Spicy Meatballs

Spicy Meatballs

Delicious proof that meatballs don't have to be just for spaghetti.

PREP TIME (MIN): 20
TOTAL TIME (MIN): 50
SERVINGS 6

Ingredients

  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup Kellogg's® Rice Krispies® cereal
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 2/3 cup instant nonfat dy milk powder
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 can (15 oz.) tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup pickle relish
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

1. In large mixing bowl, beat egg slightly. Add next 6 ingredients. Mix well. Add ground beef. Mix until combined. Portion meat mixture using level tablespoon. Shape into meatballs. Place in single layer in shallow baking pan coated with cooking spray or foil lined.

2. Bake at 400° F about 12 minutes or until well browned (160 degrees F).

3. For sauce, measure remaining ingredients into 3-quart saucepan.

Stir to combine. Cover. Simmer over low heat about 15 minutes, stirring frequently. Add meatballs to sauce. Simmer over low heat about 10 minutes longer. Serve over rice, if desired or as an appetizer.