Applesauce Meatballs

Meatball Ingredients

1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 cup soft bread crumbs
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound ground beef

Sauce Ingredients

1 can (10 3/4 ounce) condensed tomato soup
1/4 cup water
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon prepared horseradish
3 to 5 drops Worcestershire sauce
3 to 5 drops hot pepper sauce

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-1/2 inch balls. In a large skillet, gently brown meatballs over medium heat; drain. Transfer to an ungreased 2-quart baking dish.

Combine sauce ingredients; pour over meatballs. Cover and bake at 325 degrees for 45-50 minutes or until meat is no longer pink. Serve over egg noodles.

Makes 4 servings

**Thoughts~Jeff loved these!**