Lunch: Sweet and Spicy Meatballs

Homemade meatballs are a snap, and the sauce--sweet with heat--is quick and easy, making this classic appetizer one you'll choose time and again.

Ingredients

3/4 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
3/4 lb ground pork
1/3 cup Progresso™ plain bread crumbs
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
1/3 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 egg, slightly beaten

Instructions

Heat oven to 375 °F. Line 15x10x1-inch pan with foil; grease foil. In large bowl, mix meatball ingredients until well blended. Shape into 36 (1 1/4-inch) meatballs. Place in pan.
Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until thoroughly cooked and no longer pink in center.
In 4-quart saucepan, mix sauce ingredients. Cook over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until thickened.
Add meatballs to sauce; stir to coat. Cook over medium-low heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until hot.

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