Sweet and Sour Meatballs

This recipe comes from Melting Pot Potluck. It was put together to announce the arrival of a new pastor and his wife. Origin: Jewish.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 20 mins
• Serves: 6
• Yields: 1 recipe

Ingredients

• 2  lbs ground beef
• 1  egg
• 1⁄2 cup  breadcrumbs (soak in hot water)
• 1  onion, grated
• 1  tablespoon mustard
•  garlic powder
•  salt and pepper
•  paprika
• 1  onion, cut fine
•  shortening
• 5  lemons, juice of
•  water (slightly less in quantity than lemon)
• 2  cups brown sugar
• 1 (12 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 3⁄4 cup raisins

Directions

1. .Mix beef, egg, onion, mustard, and spices (except paprika). Form into small meatballs; cover with paprika and broil on both sides. For sauce, brown onion in shortening. Add lemon juice, water, sugar, and tomato sauce. Bring to a boil and pour over meatballs. Put in roaster and add raisins. Bake uncovered for about 1 1/2 hours. (Meatballs can be made ahead of time and baked on day of use.).