1 lb. ground beef 2 eggs 1 (2 1/4 oz.) can deviled ham 1/3 c. fine dry bread crumbs 1/2 tsp. salt and pepper Few dashes of hot sauce 1 1/2 c. prepared mincemeat 1/2 c. applesauce 1 1/2 tbsp. cider vinegar Lightly mix beef, eggs, ham, and bread crumbs, salt, mustard, and hot sauce. Shape into meatballs, about 3/4 inch diameter. Arrange on shallow pans. Bake at 375 degrees for about 15 minutes. Heat mince meat, apple juice, and vinegar until bubbly. Add meatballs. Bring to a boil. Simmer covered about 10 minutes. Serve with toothpicks. Yields 5 dozen. 36 calories each. |