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Meatballs with Pepper Sauce

By: Julie Neal 
"I've found these colorful meatballs keep well in a slow cooker for a no-fuss meal. We enjoy them served over rice or noodles."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (8)

Prep Time:
25 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr 15 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 10 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 envelope onion soup mix
  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • Sauce:
  • 1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 1/2 cups ketchup
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chopped onion
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the first three ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls. Place on a greased broiler pan. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 5-8 minutes or until browned. In a Dutch oven, combine the sauce ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; add meatballs. Simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour or until the meat is no longer pink.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 1, 2009 by Marcia   view full review
I never made meatballs before but a friend of mine asked me to make them for a pool party!!...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 16, 2009 by Sherry Silveira   view full review
This is excellent! I didn't have any mushrooms but decided to make it without. I added 1 T. of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 2, 2009 by tralden   view full review
Way too sweet (even after cutting back on ketchup and sugar) and lacked the flavor I was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 18, 2006 by ROBYNBNB   view full review
This was good, if not a little sweet, with homemade buttered noodles. I used 1 1/4 cups...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 14, 2011 by Dreys50   view full review
Great Recipe! I look forward to modifying it next time. The peppers lend a wonderful flavor....
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 2, 2010 by cynnergyrl Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
The recipe as is would be more suited as an appetizer (make the meatballs smaller and serve...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 9, 2008 by Jinx   view full review
It was delicious!! I eyeballed the brown sugar, and added about a tablespoon of mustard. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 24, 2012 by Emily   view full review
This was good, I made it with all the same ingredients, I just added a tablespoon of mustard,...

 

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