Mix ground smoked ham, sausage and beef together with milk, eggs and graham cracker crumbs for a new spin on meatballs. Form into balls and bake in a tangy sauce of tomato, vinegar, brown sugar and mustard powder.
INGREDIENTS (for 8 servings):
- 1 1/4 pounds ground smoked ham
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 cup milk
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1 (10.75 ounce) can tomato soup
- 1/4 cup cider vinegar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon mustard powder
PREPARATION:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a large bowl, combine the ham, pork OR sausage, and the ground beef. Stir in the milk, eggs and graham cracker crumbs and mix well. Form into large balls about 2 inches in diameter and place them in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
In a separate medium bowl, combine the soup, vinegar, brown sugar and mustard powder. Mix well and pour over the meatballs.
Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until internal meat temperature reaches 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).