game plan apple-glazed meatballs

Name: Game plan apple-glazed meatballs
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 large egg; 1/4 cup(s) milk, i used 1%; 12 slice(s) day old whole wheat bread, torn into pieces; 1 pound(s) lean ground beef or ground turkey; 1/4 teaspoon(s) each, salt and pepper; 1 tablespoon(s) minced garlic; 1 tablespoon(s) vegetable oil; 1 cup(s) apple juice; 1/4 cup(s) low-sodium soy sauce; 3 tablespoon(s) packed, light brown sugar; 1-1/2 teaspoon(s) cornstarch; 1 teaspoon(s) ground ginger, or use more or less, whatever tastes good to you; 6 - green onions, cleaned and chopped, white and green parts.

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sherry monfils

worcester, MA

Updated on Jan 19, 2016

My daughter is again having a super bowl party at her house and I wanted to bring something different other than my dip and chicken wings, lol. So Iv'e been experimenting and so far have come up with these meatballs that are very tasty, and also very handy to eat. I don't have a pic yet, but am working on it.

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I know, they don't look like much, but wait until you have a bite!!

prep time 25 Min

cook time 10 Min

method Stove Top

yield 12-14 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 large egg
1/4 cup milk, i used 1%
12 slices day old whole wheat bread, torn into pieces
1 pound lean ground beef or ground turkey
1/4 teaspoon each, salt and pepper
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup apple juice
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
3 tablespoons packed, light brown sugar
1-1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon ground ginger, or use more or less, whatever tastes good to you
6 - green onions, cleaned and chopped, white and green parts.

How To Make game plan apple-glazed meatballs

Step 1

In large bowl, whisk together egg and milk. Add torn bread and let sit for about 5-10 mins or until softened. Add beef, garlic, salt and pepper. Mix well.

Step 2

Shape mix into about 48 1" meatballs. Heat oil in lg skillet, over medium heat. Add a batch of meatballs, depending on how lg your skillet is. Cook, stirring occasionally for about 5-6 mins, or until browned. Transfer to covered dish and keep warm. Repeat w/ remaining meatballs.
Step 3

In medium sized bowl, combine apple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch and ginger. In same skillet used for meatballs, pour juice mix in and place over medium heat. Stir constantly until thickened and bubbly, add green onions and stir. return meatballs to skillet and gently stir to combine sauce and meatballs. Transfer to a lg serving bowl, add a toothpick, ( I use a team decorated bunch, ie: Patriots,) to each meatball. Stir any remaining sauce and pour over meatballs. serve!
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