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Appetizer Meatballs In Spicy Black Bean Sauce

appetizers, beef - ground

1 egg
2 tablespoons water
1/3 cup fine dry breadcrumbs
1/3 cup minced green onions
1 clove garlic; minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef
----SPICY BLACK BEAN SAUCE----
1/2 cup (each) orange juice and water
1/4 cup (each) packed brown sugar and rice vinegar
2 tablespoons (each) black bean sauce and soy sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons minced gingerroot
1/2 teaspoon chili paste or hot pepper sauce
2 tablespoons chopped green onion tops

In bowl, beat egg with water; stir in bread crumbs, onions, garlic, salt and pepper. Mix in beef. Form by tablespoonfuls into balls; arrange on 2 greased rimmed baking sheets. Bake in 400°F oven for 15 minutes or until browned and no longer pink inside. Drain on paper towels. (Meatballs can be frozen in airtight container for up to 2 weeks; thaw in refrigerator) Spicy Black Bean Sauce: In large saucepan, combine orange juice, water, sugar, vinegar, black bean sauce, soy sauce, cornstarch, ginger and chili paste; cook over medium heat, stirring, for 3 minutes or until boiling and thickened. Add meatballs, stirring to coat; cook for 2 minutes or until hot. Transfer to serving bowl; sprinkle with onion tops.

Contributor: Canadian Living - December, 1998

Yield: about 48 pieces

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