Meatballs in Beer Sauce

16 Servings


2 slices bread, cubed
12 ounces light beers
1 pound lean ground beef
4 ounces part skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 tablespoon margarine
1/2 cup onions, chopped
2 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons vinegar
2 tablespoons beef broth
1 tablespoon flour
1/2 cup chopped onions
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Soak bread cubes in 1/2 cup of beer. Combine ground beef with cheese, pepper and beer-soaked bread. Mix well and form into 32 cocktail-size meatballs. Arrange in a single layer on a cookie sheet and bake 15 minutes at 350F.
Meanwhile, sauteé' onions in margarine until tender. Stir in sugar, vinegar, beef stock and remaining beer. Thicken with flour if desired. Simmer over low heat 10 minutes. When meatballs are done, drain on paper towels to remove fat. Then add to sauce and simmer 20 minutes. Serves with toothpicks.

Amount Per Serving
Calories 112 Calories from Fat 56
Percent Total Calories From:
Fat 49% Protein 28% Carb. 18%

Nutrient  Amount per Serving   Value
                                    
Total Fat              6   g      9%
Saturated Fat          3   g     13%
Cholesterol           24   mg     8%
Sodium                85   mg     4%
Total Carbohydrate     5   g      2%
Dietary Fiber          0   g      0%
Sugars                 0   g        
Protein                8   g        

Vitamin A 1% Vitamin C 1% Calcium 0% Iron 4%