MINI-MEATBALLS IN ROASTED RED PEPPER SAUCE

Ingredients

• MEATBALLS
• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1 cup soft bread crumbs
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• Dash salt and pepper
• ROASTED RED PEPPER SAUCE
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 cup ready-to-serve beef broth
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 2 jars (7 ounces each) roasted red peppers, rinsed, drained, finely chopped
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 4 ounce can of tomato paste
• 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves

Directions

Meatballs:
Heat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl combine ground beef, bread crumbs, eggs, onion, garlic, salt and pepper. Mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape mixture into 64 one-inch meatballs and place on broiler pan. Bake in 350 degree F oven for 18-20 minutes, or until no longer pink and juices are clear.
Sauce:
In large skillet heat olive oil over medium heat until hot. Add onion and garlic. Cook 2 to 3 minutes or until tender. Combine broth and cornstarch. Add red peppers, wine, tomato paste and thyme to skillet. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to medium low. Simmer 10 to 12 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally. Add meatballs to skillet and cook until meatballs are heated through.

Submitted 6/13/05.
Source: Internet
Submitted By: Marlen
matchlessm@aol.com
MINI-MEATBALLS IN ROASTED RED PEPPER SAUCE