Old School Sweet and Sour Meatballs

A Grey Cup and Christmas party fixture for your parents, still the bomb today.

sweet and sour meatballs

1 lb ground beef
Worcestershire sauce, to taste
3 T breadcrumbs (could be gluten free)
dried oregano, to taste
1 clove garlic, minced
1 egg, slightly beaten
salt and pepper, to taste
oil for frying

Lightly mix all the ingredients. Test fry a bit of the meat mixture for seasoning. Adjust if needed and form into balls, making sure to not overwork the meat. Fry in oil until golden, but not cooked through, then place on paper towel to drain. Reserve.

Sauce

1T canola oil
½ c onion, chopped
¾ c brown sugar, packed
2 T vinegar
1t lemon juice
1c ketchup
2 T soy sauce or Tamari (gluten free)
green onion for garnish

Sauté onion in oil until soft and slightly coloured. Add the rest of the ingredients and simmer for 20 minutes. Add the meatballs and cook for 1 hour on medium. To serve: Pile on a plate with toothpicks and lots of green onion shaved over.