Preheat oven to 350° F. In a large bowl, combine all of the ingredients for the meatballs, except the oil and butter. Mix well with hands. Form into 1-inch meatballs. In a large skillet, heat the oil and butter over medium high heat. Add the meatballs, and cook, turning until brown on all sides. Transfer to a 2½ quart baking dish. Make the sauce by combining all of the ingredients in a medium bowl, whisking to dissolve the sugar and combine. Adjust the seasoning to taste. Pour the sauce over the meatballs, and bake until the meat is cooked through and the sauce is bubbly, about 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and serve. Yield: About 36 meatballs. Note: Can be prepared in advance and refrigerated. |