- Preheat electric oven to 400°F.
- Grease a large 9 x 13 x 2 inch baking pan with non stick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, combine meat, eggs, flour, salt and pepper.
- Mix lightly and shape into small balls about ¾-inch to 1-inch in diameter.
- Place in prepared baking pan and bake for 14 to 17 minutes.
- In an electric skillet or chafing dish over medium-high heat whisk together cornstarch, sugar and soy sauce.
- Stir in beef broth, vinegar, ginger, garlic and green onions.
- Cook until mixture thickens slightly and lower temperature to medium-low heat, stirring constantly.
- Add meatballs and serve.
Makes 3 dozen meatballs
Quick tip:
- Instead of making your own meatballs use a 12-ounce bag of frozen prepared meatballs.
- They are available at most grocery stores.
Slow cooker option:
- Prepare meatballs as directed above.
- Place meatballs in the slow cooker.
- In a large bowl whisk together cornstarch, sugar, soy sauce beef broth and vinegar.
- Pour mixture over meatballs.
- Add ginger, garlic and green onions to the slow cooker.
- Cook mixture on HIGH for 2 hours or LOW for 4 hours.
Approximate Nutrient Analysis per meatball:
30 calories, 1.5 g fat, 0 g saturated fat, 10 mg cholesterol, 250 mg sodium, 2 g carbohydrate, 0 g fiber, 2 g sugar, 2 g protein