*  Exported from  MasterCook II  *

                    Charleston Press Club Meatballs

Recipe By     : Chef--Charleston Press Club
Serving Size  : 20   Preparation Time :0:45
Categories    : Appetizers                       To Post

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
                       --Meat Balls--
  1      Lb            Finely Ground Beef
  1                    Egg
    1/2  Cup           Cracker Meal
                       Salt And Pepper -- to taste
    1/4  Cup           Catsup
  1                    Onion -- finely chopped
  1      Small         Green Bell Pepper -- finely chopped
                       --Sauce--
  1      Small         Onion -- finely chopped
  2      Tablespoons   Olive Oil
    1/4  Cup           Vinegar
  1      Cup           Water
  1      Teaspoon      Brown Sugar
  1      Tablespoon    Worcestershire Sauce
    1/2  Teaspoon      Chili Powder
    1/2  Teaspoon      Salt
  1      Pinch         Garlic Powder
    1/2  Teaspoon      Tabasco Sauce

FOR THE MEAT BALLS:

Combine all ingredients thorougly.  Roll into 20 small balls.  Place on
slightly greased baking sheet, allowing enough space between balls so they
will not stick.  Bake 20 minutes in a 350° oven.  Add to be barbecue sauce.

FOR THE SAUCE:

Saute onion in olive oil until golden brown combine remaining ingredients
except Tabasco sauce. and add to cooked onion.  Simmer one hour, stirring
occasionally.  Add Tabasco sauce 15  minutes befor serving.  If time is
scarce, a bottled barbecue xcauce can be used.  Can be frozen, but place in
a large flat container so as not to disturb meat balls.  Serve in a chafing
dish.


Source:  Mountain Measures--Junior League of Charleston, WV
ed. 1974

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