Shelly's Recipe

SWEET BALLS OF FIRE

Category: Meatballs

3 large eggs
3/4 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
1-1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
2 lbs lean ground beef
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup chili sauce
1/2 cup peach preserves
1 tbsp hot pepper sauce

Preheat the oven to 200. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, chicken broth, bread crumbs, parmesan, parsley, salt and pepper. Mix in the ground beef and form into 1-inch meatballs.

in a large, heavy skillet, heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium-low heat. Add one-third of the meatballs and fry, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through, about 8 minutes. Drain on a paper-towel-lined plate; keep warm in the oven. Repeat with the remaining meatballs, adding a tbsp of oil for each batch.

in a food processor, puree the chili sauce, peach preserves and hot sauce. Transfer to a large microwaveable bowl and warm in the microwave. Add the meatballs and toss to coat; serve with toothpicks.