Sloppy Joe Meatballs

Description

 * Serves: 6

Ingredients

 * 1 egg, beaten
 * ¼ cup fine dry bread crumbs
 * 1 medium onion, finely chopped (½ cup)
 * ¼ teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
 * 1 pound lean ground beef or ground bison
 * ½ cup green bell pepper, chopped
 * 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
 * 1 (15½ ounce) can tomato sauce
 * 2 tablespoons brown sugar
 * 1 tablespoon prepared mustard
 * 1 teaspoon chili powder
 * ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
 * ¼ teaspoon garlic salt
 * Dash bottled hot pepper sauce (optional)

Directions

 * 1) Heat oven to 350°F. Combine egg, bread crumbs, ¼ cup of the onion, and the oregano in a large mixing bowl. Add the ground meat and mix well.
 * 2) Shape into 42 meatballs about ¾-inch in diameter. Arrange in a single layer in a 15x10x1-inch baking pan. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until internal temperature is at least 160°F. Drain well.
 * 3) Meanwhile, cook remaining ¼ cup onion and the green pepper in hot oil in a large saucepan until vegetables are tender. Stir in tomato sauce, brown sugar, mustard, chili powder, black pepper, garlic salt, and if desired, hot pepper sauce. Bring to boiling.
 * 4) Add meatballs to sauce. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes.