SAUCY CHERRY MEATBALLS

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Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup milk
1 tablespoon soy sauce
7 slices bread, crusts removed and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1/2 pound bulk pork sausage
1 can (8 ounces) water chestnuts, drained and chopped
CHERRY SAUCE:
1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
1/3 cup apple juice
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup steak sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons soy sauce

Steps:

In a bowl, combine the milk, soy sauce, bread cubes, garlic salt and onion powder. Crumble beef and sausage over mixture and mix well. Stir in water chestnuts. Shape into 1-in. balls. , Line a 15x10x1-in. baking pan with foil; place meatballs in pan. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 10 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°; drain., In a large skillet, combine the sauce ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until thickened. Add meatballs; cook and stir until heated through.

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