SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALLS

1 1/2 lbs. lean ground beef

1 cup fresh bread crumbs

1 egg slightly beaten

4 tsp. beef flavor instant bouillon

1 1/3 cups apricot preserves

2 tbs. lemon juice

In large bowl, mix meat, crumbs, egg and 2 tsp. bouillon. Shape into small 1 inch balls. In large skillet, brown meatballs.

Remove from pan and pour off fat. In skillet, combine preserves, lemon juice, and remaining 2 tsp. bouillon. Cook over low heat and stir. Add meatballs, simmer uncovered for about 10 minutes.

Makes about 48 meatballs.