MAKE-AHEAD ITALIAN MEATBALLS

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Keep these easy-to-make meatballs on hand for last-minute dinner creations. Tossed with pasta or baked into a casserole, the possibilities are endless!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound lean ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1/3 cup Progresso™ dry bread crumbs (any flavor)
1/4 cup milk
1 egg
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup chili sauce
1/2 cup cold water
1 jar (12 ounces) tomato pasta sauce (any variety)
1 teaspoon yellow mustard

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F.
  • Mix ground beef, onion, bread crumbs, milk, egg, salt and pepper. Shape mixture into thirty 1-inch balls. Place in ungreased rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches.
  • Bake uncovered about 15 minutes or until no longer pink in center and juice is clear. (To serve immediately, continue as directed in step 5--except decrease simmer time to 15 minutes.)
  • Place meatballs on ungreased cookie sheet. Freeze uncovered about 20 minutes or until firm. Place partially frozen meatballs in heavy plastic bag or freezer container. Seal, label and freeze no longer than 3 months.
  • About 25 minutes before serving, mix chili sauce, water, pasta sauce and mustard in 2-quart saucepan. Add meatballs. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally; reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 20 minutes or until meatballs are hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 65, Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 270 mg

Alonzo Vera
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This recipe looks delicious! I can't wait to try it.


Nosheen Noshad
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I'm not sure if I have all of the ingredients for this recipe.


Zohaib Saraiki
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I'm on a diet. Can I still eat these meatballs?


Ewart Forrester
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I don't have a food processor. Can I still make this recipe?


Alex Cruz-Gutierrez
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This recipe is too expensive for me. I'll have to find a cheaper one.


Mehfooz Ur Rehman
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I'm a vegetarian. Can I make this recipe without the meat?


Maydul Islam
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I'm allergic to tomatoes. Can I still make this recipe?


Kalif Thepunk
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I'm not sure about this recipe. It has a lot of ingredients that I don't usually use.


Warda Sajjad
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This recipe looks complicated. I don't think I'll be trying it.


Md siraj uddin
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I've been looking for a good meatball recipe. I think I'll try this one.


Hwa Y Boo
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I'm going to try this recipe tonight. It looks delicious!


Maxamad Cismaan
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These meatballs were amazing! I'll definitely be making them again.


Joe Smith
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I'm not a huge fan of meatballs, but these were actually pretty good.


Muarsh Kumar
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The meatballs were good, but the sauce was a little too spicy for me.


Abenat Mekonnen
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These meatballs were a little dry for my taste. I think I'll add some more bread crumbs next time.


Juan Wearth
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I love how versatile this recipe is. I've used it to make meatballs for spaghetti, sandwiches, and even soup.


Shan Ahmed
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These meatballs were easy to make and turned out great! I served them over spaghetti and they were a hit with my family.


Nicolene Hough
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I've tried many meatball recipes, but this one is by far the best. The meatballs are so tender and juicy, and the sauce is packed with flavor.


Sans Sans
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These meatballs were a hit at my last party! Everyone raved about how moist and flavorful they were. I'll definitely be making them again.