Sweet and Sour Meatballs

Sweet and Sour Meatballs from Hannah Cohen.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 small can of tomato paste
• 1 medium onion
• 1 number 2 can tomatoes
• ½ cup brown sugar
• 1 cup water
• 1-1/2 pounds ground beef
• ¼ cup bread crumbs
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp pepper
• 1 egg
• Juice of one lemon

1. Combine beef, breadcrumbs, salt, pepper and egg.
2. Form into balls and brown in pan with 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil.  Remove from pan.
3. Sauté diced onions to golden brown and add remaining ingredients.  
4. Cook sauce 30-45 minutes until it tastes properly seasons.  
5. Place meatballs in sauce and simmer on top of stove for two hours longer.