Applesauce Meat Balls

3/4 lb finely ground lean beef

1/4 lb round pork shoulder

1/2 cup fine soft bread crumbs

1 egg

1 cup unsweetened applesauce

2 tbs grated onion

1 tsp salt

1/8 tsp pepper

1/3 cup ketchup

1/4 cup water

Combine all ingredients except ketchup and water; mix lightly. Form into 2-inch balls. Brown in hot vegetable oil. Place browned meat balls in baking dish. Combine ketchup and water; pour over meat balls. Cover; bake at 350F for 1-1/2 hours. Serve hot.

Makes four servings.