Shelly's Recipe

SICILIAN SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALLS

Category: Meatballs

Meatballs:
1 lbs ground beef (85% lean)
1 small onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup milk
1 eggs
Salt and pepper, to taste
1/2 cup bread crumbs
Garlic powder and onion powder
1 handful raisins
1 handful of pine nuts

Sweet and Sour Onions:
2 medium onions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons water

Sprinkle beef with garlic powder and onion powder. Just enough to lightly cover meat. Then add all ingredients, mix to combine. Form meatballs and fry in olive oil. Set aside and drain on paper towels.

Add onions to pan and season with salt and pepper. Saute onions in extra virgin olive oil on low heat until they become tender. Do not allow them to brown. Stir in vinegar, sugar and water. Return meatballs to pan and gently toss in sauce. Let them cook over medium-low heat for 5 minutes. Transfer to a serving dish and cool. Serve at room temperature.