Batter-dipped Fondue Meatballs

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/2 lbs ground chuck
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons beer (or apple juice)
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• 2 cups salad oil
• 1/2 cup butter (do not use margarine)
• 1 cup biscuit mix
• 1/2 cup beer (or apple juice)
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise or 1/2 cup salad dressing
• 2 tablespoons prepared mustard
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 -2 tablespoon horseradish
• 1/2 teaspoon worcestershire sauce

Recipe

• 1 prepare the mustard sauce and horseradish sauce in separate bowls; set aside (or prepare ahead of time and refrigerate until ready to serve).
• 2 make meatballs by mixing the meat, beaten egg, bread crumbs, 2 tablespoons beer and garlic salt, combining well.
• 3 shape into 3/4 inch balls.
• 4 place on a serving plate.
• 5 in a bowl, make frothy batter by combining beaten egg, biscuit mix and beer, mixing very well.
• 6 heat the oil and butter in a metal fondue pot to 375 degrees.
• 7 spear a meatball with a fondue fork.
• 8 dip into the batter and cook in hot oil to the desired doneness, approximately 2-3 minutes.
• 9 serve with both sauces.