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September 20, 2009

Meatballs in Orange Sauce

Contributed by Cindi Teichert, Pleasant Hill 2nd Ward

Serves 10

Ingredients:

2 lbs. ground beef
2 eggs, beaten
1 1/2 cups bread crumbs
2 envelopes Lipton onion or mushroom dry soup mix
2 Tbsp. butter
1 1/2 cup frozen orange juice (large can)
up to 1/3 cup water
3/4 cup sour cream

Directions:
  • In a bowl, combine ground beef, eggs, bread crumbs and 1/2 envelope dry soup mix.
  • Shape into 20 meatballs.
  • In skillet, brown meatballs lightly on all sides in butter or Wesson oil.
  • Transfer meatballs to platter.
  • Save drippings and combine remaining 1 1/2 envelopes dry soup mix with frozen orange juice (do not dilute frozen juice).
  • Simmer 10 minutes, adding water as needed.
  • Stir regularly.
  • Stir in sour cream.
  • Return meatballs to skillet.
  • Combine and heat.