Tangy and Sweet Meatballs

(Courtesy of Taste of Home)

Ingredients:
3 eggs
1 medium onion, chopped
1 1/2 c. dry bread crumbs
1 tsp. salt
2 lbs. ground beef
2 Tbsp. canola oil
SAUCE:
3 1/2 c. tomato juice
1 c. packed brown sugar
10 gingersnaps, finely crushed
1/4 c. white vinegar
1 tsp. onion salt

Directions:
In a large bowl, combine the eggs, onion, bread crumbs and salt.  Crumble beef over mixture and mix well.  Shape into 1 1/2 inch balls. 

In a large skillet, brown meatballs in batches in oil.  Transfer to a greased 9x13 baking dish.

In a large saucepan, combine the sauce ingredients.  Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until cookie crumbs are dissolved.  Pour over meatballs.

Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes or until meat is no longer pink.

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