Meatballs Jubilee

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Course : Microwave
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 8
 

Ingredients:

1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
1/2 pound ground pork
2 large eggs -- beaten
1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup fine bread crumbs
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup minced parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 can pitted dark cherries -- (1 6 ounce)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
 

Preparation:

Mix beef, pork, eggs, milk, bread crumbs, onion, parsley, salt and pepper. Shape into 1 inch balls. Place meat balls in a 2 quart baking dish. Microwave at high (1 00%) 6 minutes. Rearrange meat balls. Microwave at high (100%) until meat loses its pink color, 6 to8 minutes. Cover with plastic wrap. Place undrained cherries in blender and puree until smooth. Combine cornstarch, sugar, ginger, cloves and cinnamon in a 2 quart casserole, or large bowl. Add pureed cherries, vinegar and lemon juice. Microwave at high (100%) until clear and thickened, 6 to 8 minutes, stirring two or three times during cooking. Pour off cooking liquid from meat balls. Pour cherry sauce over meat balls. Cover with wax paper. W Microwave at medium high (70%) until heated through, 3 or 4 minutes. Can be used as appetizers. Makes 8 servings.