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chinese meatballs

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Laura Spencer-Whitacre
@thebiscottigirl
Fort Mohave, AZ

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

(1 rating)
yield serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 30 Min

Ingredients For chinese meatballs

  • 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
    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

How To Make chinese meatballs

  • 1
    Combine all ingredients except butter. Mix well. form into 4 dozen small meatballs. brown in butter. Drain well.
  • 2
    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.
  • 3
    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
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