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Ginger Meatballs

By: Sybil Leson

"Sybil Leson of Houston, Texas writes, 'These sweet and tangy meatballs have caused many guests to ask, 'What is that delicious flavor?' I often increase the recipe and keep the meatballs warm in a slow cooker.'"

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Prep Time:
30 Min

Cook Time:
30 Min

Ready In:
1 Hr

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Original Recipe Yield 14 servings

Ingredients

1 egg
1/2 cup finely crushed gingersnaps
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1 cup ketchup
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

Directions

In a large bowl, combine egg, cookie crumbs and salt. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls. Place 1 in. apart in ungreased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pans. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 15-20 minutes or until no longer pink; drain.
In a large skillet, combine ketchup, brown sugar, mustard and ginger. Add meatballs. Simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until heated through, gently stirring several times.

Footnotes

Nutritional Analysis: One serving (2 meatballs, prepared with lean ground beef) equals 97 calories, 4 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 22 mg cholesterol, 322 mg sodium, 8 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 7 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 lean meat, 1/2 starch.