Meatballs in red pepper sauce

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1Recipe cooked appetizer size Savory Meatballs
1tablespoonOlive oil
1mediumOnion; finely chopped
3Cloves garlic; crushed
1cupReady to serve beef broth
2teaspoonsCornstarch
2Jars roasted; (7 oz. each) Ted peppers, rinsed, drained, finely chopped
½cupDry white wine
2tablespoonsTomato paste
¾teaspoonDried thyme leaves
2poundsLean ground bed
1cupSoft bread crumbs
2Eggs
¼cupFinely chopped onion
2Cloves garlic; crushed
1teaspoonSalt
¼teaspoonPepper

Directions

SAVORY MEATBALLS

In large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat until hot. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until tender. Combine broth and cornstarch; add to skillet with red peppers, wine, tomato paste and thyme.

Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer 10 to 12 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally. add meatballs to skillet; continue to cook until meatballs are heated through, stirring occasionally.

Savory meatballs: Heat oven to 350 degrees F. In large bowl, combine all ingredients, mixing lightly but thoroughly. For 64 appetizer size meatballs: Shape beef mixture into 64 1" meatballs; place on rack in broiler pan. Bake in 350 F oven 18 to 20 minutes or until no longer pined and juices run clear Yields: 64 appetizers.

Posted to recipelu-digest Volume 01 Number 456 by "Diane Geary." <diane@...> on Jan 5, 1998