Meatballs with Fire Roasted Tomato Sauce

 

1

lb extra-lean (at least 90%) ground beef

1/4

cup unseasoned dry bread crumbs

1/2

teaspoon garlic salt

1/4

teaspoon pepper

4

medium green onions, finely chopped (1/4 cup)

1

egg

1

jar (25.5 oz) fire roasted tomato pasta sauce

3/4

cup dried cherries, chopped

1/2

cup water

2

tablespoons cider vinegar or wine vinegar

Chopped fresh chives, if desired

• 1 Heat oven to 400°F. In large bowl, mix meatball ingredients. Shape into 30 (1-inch) meatballs. Place in ungreased 13x9-inch pan.
• 2 Bake uncovered about 15 minutes or until thoroughly cooked and no longer pink in center.
• 3 Meanwhile, in 3-quart saucepan, heat all sauce ingredients except chives to boiling, stirring occasionally; reduce heat. Stir in meatballs. Sprinkle with chives. Serve in chafing dish or slow cooker on Low heat setting.