I use reduced sodium soy sauce, and double the garlic. While I am preparing the meatballs, I put 1 can of diced Italian tomatoes with juice, 1 cup of beef bouillon and a package of cream cheese in the crock pot on high (to melt the cream cheese). Once it is hot, use a whisk to break up the cream cheese (I have never gotten rid of all the lumps), and turn the temp to low. When the meatballs are finished in the oven, I add them straight to the crock, and let them simmer away all day. Serve over egg noodles, rice or potatoes.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/4 cup light rum
1/2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 lb lean ground beef
Directions
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
In a large bowl combine all ingredients except the beef and then add the beef and mix well.
Form into 1" balls and arrange on a lightly oiled baking dish.
Bake uncovered for 15 minutes.