CREAMY VEGGIE MEATBALLS

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My gang has enjoyed this comfort food for years. The kids don't even know they're getting veggies. It's delicious over rice, egg noodles or mashed potatoes. -Kathy Hinton, Gilbert, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 egg
1/3 cup shredded carrot
2/3 cup shredded potato
1/3 cup shredded zucchini
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound ground beef
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1-1/4 cups 2% milk
Mashed potatoes
Minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls. , In a large skillet, brown meatballs in oil in small batches; drain. Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. , In a large bowl, combine the soups and milk; pour over meatballs. , Cover and bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until bubbly. Serve with mashed potatoes; garnish with parsley if desired. Freeze option: Cook meatballs until a thermometer reads 160°; cool completely before assembling. Cover and freeze without baking. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake as directed, increasing time as necessary until heated through and bubbly. Serve as directed.

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Chioma Ogbogu
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These meatballs are a great way to add some variety to your weekly meal plan.


Haylee livings
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I love the versatility of these meatballs. I've served them with spaghetti, mashed potatoes, and even roasted vegetables.


Soniyas Mim
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These meatballs are the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


Toni Garnier
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These meatballs are a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I always have a bag of frozen veggies in my freezer, so I can make these meatballs anytime.


Charles Okumu
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I love that these meatballs are made with healthy ingredients. I feel good about feeding them to my family.


firdous khan khan
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These meatballs are so easy to make. I had them on the table in under an hour.


Mary Imogean Cabero
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I made these meatballs for my kids and they loved them! They're a great way to get them to eat their vegetables.


Tracy Cousins
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These meatballs are the perfect size for appetizers. I served them at my last party and they were a huge hit.


Leah Batise
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I love the creamy sauce on these meatballs. It's so rich and flavorful.


Astar Astar
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These meatballs are so good, I could eat them every day!


Amy Lewinton
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I've made these meatballs several times now, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're perfect for parties or potlucks.


Elusiyan Esther
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These meatballs are the perfect comfort food. They're hearty, flavorful, and the sauce is to die for.


Augustine Njavombo
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I'm always looking for new vegetarian recipes, and these meatballs definitely fit the bill. They're delicious and easy to make.


Freyah
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These meatballs are perfect for meal prep. I made a big batch on the weekend and then reheated them throughout the week for lunch and dinner.


hazrot alli
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I love that these meatballs are made with healthy ingredients. They're a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Bahadar Bhatti
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These meatballs were easy to make and turned out great! I used a combination of ground turkey and ground beef, and they were still very moist.


Grace Kunkel
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I really enjoyed these meatballs. They were so hearty and satisfying.


ibrahim barakat
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I made these meatballs for a potluck and they were gone in minutes! Everyone loved them.


Dereje Yimam
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These veggie meatballs were a hit with my family! They were so flavorful and moist, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making these again.