Sweet and Sour Meatballs

1 recipe Basic Meatballs*
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
2 Tbl cornstarch
1 cup water
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup ketchup
1/2 cup onion, chunked
1/2 cup red bell pepper, chunked
1/2 cup green bell pepper, chunked
Shape 1-inch balls from meatball recipe. Brown on all sides or bake at 350บ for 7 minutes. (Meatballs do not need to be cooked through.) Mix together brown sugar and cornstarch. Add water, salt, vinegar, and ketchup. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat. Cook and stir until thick and bubbly. Add meatballs and simmer 15 minutes. Stir in onion, red pepper and green pepper. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Place in freezer bag. Label and freeze. (If you prefer your onions and peppers stir-fry crunchy, do not add them before freezing. Stir-fry the vegetables and add them to the sauce at serving time.)
To serve: Thaw. Heat until sauce is hot and bubbly and meatballs are hot.

Label: (12) Sweet and Sour Meatballs Thaw. Heat until sauce is hot and bubbly and meatballs are hot. 01/10/12