Sate Meatballs

Description
A great appetizer for parties. You can keep these warm in a small crockpot. Can be prepared ahead and refrigerated, then easily reheated just before serving.



Meatballs

 * 1 lb lean ground beef
 * ½ cup soft breadcrumbs
 * ¼ cup finely chopped onions
 * 1 clove garlic, minced
 * 1 tablespoon soy sauce
 * 1 egg, beaten

Sauce

 * 1 tablespoon oil
 * ¼ cup finely chopped onions
 * 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
 * ⅓ cup creamy peanut butter
 * 1 tablespoon brown sugar
 * 1 tablespoon lime juice
 * 1 tablespoon fish sauce (soy sauce may be substituted)
 * ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

Directions

 * 1) Preheat oven to 350 °F.
 * 2) Mix together all ingredients for meatballs.
 * 3) Shape into approximately 32 meatballs.
 * 4) Place meatballs on a baking pan, and bake for 15 – 20 minutes or until cooked through.
 * 5) While meatballs are cooking, cook onion in oil in a large skillet until tender.
 * 6) Stir in coconut milk and peanut butter, mixing until smooth.
 * 7) Add remaining ingredients and mix well.
 * 8) Reduce heat and simmer until sauce thickens.
 * 9) Add meatballs to sauce and gently stir to coat meatballs.
 * 10) Cook 2 – 3 minutes more or until dish is heated through.