Meatballs In Cherry Sauce Recipe

Ingredients

1 cup seasoned bread crumbs1 small onion, chopped1 large egg, lightly beaten3 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)1 pound ground porkSAUCE:1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling1/3 cup sherry or chicken broth1/3 cup cider vinegar1/4 cup steak sauce2 tablespoons brown sugar2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce1 teaspoon honey

Preparation

Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Add beef and pork; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-in. balls. Place on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake 11-13 minutes or until cooked through. Drain on paper towels.

In a large saucepan, combine sauce ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 2-3 minutes or until thickened. Add meatballs; heat through, stirring gently.