New York Meatballs Recipe
By Arletta Metcalf, New York, NY

2 lbs ground beef
2 cups fresh bread crumbs
½ cup chopped onion
2 eggs, beaten
2 tsp "The Best Hot Barbecue Sauce You'll Ever Taste"
2 T chopped parsley
2 tsp salt
2 T margarine
1 jar (10 oz.) apricot preserves
½ cup "The Best Barbecue Sauce You'll Ever Taste"

Mix meat, crumbs, onion, hot barbecue sauce, eggs, parsley and salt. Shape into 1-inch meatballs. Brown in margarine in large skillet; drain. Place in 2-quart casserole.

Mix preserves and barbecue sauce. Pour over meatballs; mix lightly to coat.

Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring occasionally.

Prep Time: 15 min
Total Time: 45 min

Makes about 4-1/2 dozen