For meatballs, mix first 9 ingredients in bowl. Shape into 16 meatballs. Cook bacon in a large skillet until crisp. Remove bacon with slotted spoon and set aside.
Brown meatballs in bacon drippings until browned on all sides. Remove to a warm platter. Add remaining ingredients to pan. Heat to a boil, stirring frequently. Add meatballs. Simmer, covered for 30 minutes. Spoon into serving bowls; sprinkle with reserved bacon.
Cooking time: 1 hour
Originally from Pioneer Pantry cookbook, this is adapted from "The Best of Illinois Cookbook."
Copyright Chicago Tribune MC formatting by bobbi744@sojourn.com Nutrition information per serving: Calories ...... 308 Fat ......... 15 g Cholesterol 85 mg Sodium ..... 723 mg Carbohydrates 24 g Protein .... 21 g