Chinese Meatballs

Name: Chinese Meatballs
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: makes about 4 dozen
Ingredients: MEATBALLS; 3/4 lb lean ground beef; 1/4 lb ground pork; 3/4 c oatmeal, uncooked; 1/2 c milk; 1/4 c waterchestnuts, minced; 1 Tbsp worcestershire sauce; 1/2 tsp onion salt; 1/2 tsp garlic salt; 3-4 dash(es) hot pepper sauce; SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE FOR MEATBALLS; 1 c cane sugar; 3/4 c apple cider vinegar; 3/4 c water; 1 tsp paprika; 1/2 tsp salt; 2-3 tsp corn starch; 1 Tbsp water, cold

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By Laura Spencer-Whitacre
@thebiscottigirl

I can't remember not having these. my stepmom entertained alot and was a wonderful cook, these I took into my catering business. they have never failed to be a hit.

Chinese Fortune says:
your gonna love these meatballs

Rating:

★★★★★ 1 vote5

Comments:

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Serves:

makes about 4 dozen

Prep:

30 Min

Cook:

30 Min

Ingredients

MEATBALLS
3/4 lb

lean ground beef
1/4 lb

ground pork
3/4 c

oatmeal, uncooked
1/2 c

milk
1/4 c

waterchestnuts, minced
1 Tbsp

worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp

onion salt
1/2 tsp

garlic salt
3-4 dash(es)

hot pepper sauce
SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE FOR MEATBALLS
1 c

cane sugar
3/4 c

apple cider vinegar
3/4 c

water
1 tsp

paprika
1/2 tsp

salt
2-3 tsp

corn starch
1 Tbsp

water, cold
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How to Make Chinese Meatballs

Step-by-Step

Combine all ingredients except butter. Mix well.
form into 4 dozen small meatballs. brown in butter.
Drain well.
make sweet and sour sauce;
Combine first 5 ingredients in large skillet. Cook for about 5 minutes stirring often.Blend cornstarch and water. Add to hot mixture. Cook stirring until mixture thickens.
Add meatballs to sauce, simmer to blend flavors.
serve in chaffing dish with toothpicks on hand.

note: I was making no less than 300 at a time, that many bake in the oven for 15 about 375*. either way. enjoy. xoxox