Hearty Party Meatballs

• 4 bacon strips, diced
• 2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
• 2 cups boiling water
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
• 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
• Dash pepper
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 2 medium onions, sliced and separated into rings
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 can (12 ounces) beer or 1-1/2 cups beef broth
• 2 teaspoons brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons white vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon browning sauce, optional

1. In a small skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp; remove to paper towels. Drain, reserving drippings. In a small bowl, dissolve bouillon in boiling water. In a large bowl, combine the egg, 1/4 cup of bouillon, bread crumbs, 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls.
2. In a large skillet, brown meatballs in 1 tablespoon of reserved bacon drippings; drain. With a slotted spoon, transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. In the same skillet, saute onions until tender; drain. Place over meatballs.
3. In a saucepan. combine flour and 2 tablespoons or reserved drippings until smooth. Gradually stir in beer or broth and remaining bouillon. Add the brown sugar, vinegar, thyme and remaining salt. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in browning sauce if desired. Pour over meatballs. Cover and bake at 350u0b0 for 40-45 minutes or until meat is no longer pink. Sprinkle with bacon.

bacon, beef bouillon granules, boiling water, egg, bread crumbs, salt, pepper, ground beef, onions, allpurpose, beef broth, brown sugar, white vinegar, thyme, browning sauce

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/hearty-party-meatballs/ (may not work)