Ham-Burger Balls With Yams (Rival Crock-Pot Cooking)

Ham-Burger Balls With Yams (Rival Crock-Pot Cooking)

Course :	Crockpot
From:	HungryMonster.com
Serves:	4

Ingredients:

2	Cups	ground ham (about 1/2 lb)
1/2	pound	ground chuck
1	Cup	whole wheat bread crumbs
1	large	egg -- beaten
1/4	Cup	minced onion
2	Tablespoons	salted sunflower seeds OR
1/2	Teaspoon	salt
2	Cans	yams -- (23 oz each) drained and cut into cubes
1/2	Cup	dark corn syrup
1/2	Cup	apple juice or pineapple juice
1/4	Teaspoon	nutmeg
1	Tablespoon	cornstarch -- (1 to 2)

Preparation:

1. Thoroughly mix ground meats, bread crumbs, egg, onion and sunflower seeds. 2. Shape into 12 to 16 meatballs. 3. Place on rack in broiler pan. 4. Bake meatballs in preheated 425-degree oven for 15 minutes. 5. Place yams in Crock-Pot. 6. Combine corn syrup, juice and nutmeg and pour half over the yams. 7. Place browned meatballs over yams and top with remaining sauce. 8. Cover and cook on Low setting for 5 to 6 hours. 9. Transfer meatballs to serving dish; place yams in serving bowl and keep warm. 10. Stir cornstarch into sauce. 11. Cover and cook on High setting until thickened; pour over yams before servings. 4 to 6 servings (about 3 quarts)