Gourmet Meatballs

• 1 lb. lean ground beef
• 1 lb. hot pork sausage
• 1 egg
• 1 c. finely crushed bread crumbs
• 3/4 c. minced onion
• 1/2 c. minced green bell pepper
• 1/2 c. minced celery
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp. basil
• 1/4 tsp. chili powder
• 1/4 tsp. thyme
• 1/4 tsp. red peppercorns, crushed
• corn oil (for frying)
• Red Wine Sauce

1. Combine ground beef, sausage, egg, bread crumbs, onion, green pepper, celery, salt, garlic, basil, chili powder, thyme and red pepper in bowl; mix well.
2. Shape into 3/4-inch balls.
3. Brown on all sides in oil in skillet; drain.
4. Spoon meatballs into baking dish.
5. Cover with Red Wine Sauce.
6. Bake at 375u0b0 for 45 minutes. May prepare ahead and freeze uncooked meatballs in sauce for up to 2 months.
7. Yield:
8. 96 servings.

lean ground beef, hot pork sausage, egg, bread crumbs, onion, green bell pepper, celery, salt, garlic powder, basil, chili powder, thyme, red peppercorns, corn oil, red wine sauce

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=504099 (may not work)