Sweet and Sour Meatballs

Another allrecipes.com favorite.  My kids like meatballs, but it's fun to try something different other than marinara sauce.  I like to use homemade meatballs, but you can always use those frozen pre-made ones.  I always add chopped sweet peppers to any sweet and sour type meals, I don't know why, but I do and it taste good.  Of course my kids pick them out, but I don't care.  I like to make this recipe in my crock pot in the morning, and then at dinner time the house smells wonderful and dinner is ready :)

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 egg
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 cup dry bread crumbs
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup cider vinegar
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine beef, egg, onion, bread crumbs, salt and pepper. Roll into meatballs about 1 to 1 1/2 inches in size.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, saute the meatballs until browned on all sides.
3. In a separate medium bowl, mix together the water, vinegar, ketchup, cornstarch, sugar and soy sauce. Pour over the meatballs, and allow sauce to thicken. Continue to heat until the sauce just starts to bubble.