Appetizer Meatballs

Name: Appetizer Meatballs
Ingredients: 1 lb. ground chuck; 3/4 tsp. salt; 1 Tbsp. minced onion; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/2 c. soft bread crumbs; 1/4 c. milk; 1 Tbsp. flour; 3 Tbsp. olive oil; 3 Tbsp. molasses; 3 Tbsp. prepared mustard; 3 Tbsp. vinegar; 1/4 c. ketchup; 1/4 tsp. thyme

13 ingredients

14 steps

Ingredients

1 lb. ground chuck
3/4 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. minced onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 c. soft bread crumbs
1/4 c. milk
1 Tbsp. flour
3 Tbsp. olive oil
3 Tbsp. molasses
3 Tbsp. prepared mustard
3 Tbsp. vinegar
1/4 c. ketchup
1/4 tsp. thyme

Directions

1

In a large bowl, toss first 6 ingredients.
2

Toss lightly until well blended.
3

Shape into bite-sized meatballs.
4

Roll in flour.
5

Preheat pan to 320° or medium-hot.
6

Add oil.
7

Add floured meatballs to oil and brown on all sides.
8

Remove meatballs to paper towel as they brown.
9

Add remaining ingredients and stir well to bring up bits of browned meat from bottom of pan.
10

Bring to a boil.
11

Add meatballs to sauce.
12

Cover and simmer gently 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
13

Serve as hot appetizers with toothpicks.
14

Makes 50.