I've posted this before, but it's been a while. So this one is for our newbies...

Sweet 'n' Saucy Meatballs

Serving Size : 5

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 pound very lean ground beef
1 egg
1/2 cup quick cooking oats (Mom uses more oats, and more spices in the beef)
1 1/2 cups water
1 1/4 cups ketchup
1 cup Splenda

In a bowl, combine beef and egg. Sprinkle with oats; mix well.

Shape into 1 1/2 inch balls.

Place in a lightly greased 11 X 7 X 2 baking dish.

Combine water, ketchup and sugar; pour over meatballs.

Bake, uncovered, at 350 for 40-50 min or till meat is no longer pink.

Serve over barley, brown rice, or couscous (or Minute Rice for the kids)

Description:
"easy to prepare"

angie, i copied this recipe the other day and made some. dh loves them!!!! he sat around eating them for snacks. thanks for sharing.

That's funny. My dh loves them too. He asks for them at least once a week, it seems!

Angela

Is it just me or does this recipe seem awfully "sweet"? I usually try to use Atkin sf ketchup - not sure if I could add a cup of splenda? I suppose the cola/ketchup mixture could be poured over the meatballs instead? I think I would prefer that.

How sweet are these things? (candy meatballs...lol)

Frouf

They're not super sweet - they're more tangy. It probably depends on your ketchup. I'd say they're a little less sweet than sweet and sour sauce. If you wanted, I'm sure you could use less sweetener, or make them cola meatballs instead.

Angela