Best 7 Applesauce Meatballs Recipes

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Applesauce meatballs are a classic comfort dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are made with ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, applesauce, and spices, and are then baked or fried until cooked through. Applesauce meatballs can be served as an appetizer, main course, or side dish, and they are a great way to use up leftover applesauce. If you are looking for a delicious and easy-to-make recipe for applesauce meatballs, look no further! This article will provide you with all the information you need to make the perfect applesauce meatballs, including a list of ingredients, step-by-step instructions, and helpful tips.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

GRANDMA'S APPLESAUCE MEATBALLS



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This is one of my family's favorite 'comfort' foods - by all six generations. Don't let the applesauce scare you off; you can't taste it, but it keeps the meatballs tender and moist. Add mushrooms and/or pearl onions for an even heartier 'comfort' meal! Serve over hot buttered noodles or rice. We like a salad and garlic bread, or a plate of sliced tomatoes and cucumbers. Enjoy!

Provided by Pipster

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatball Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 egg
½ cup milk
1 ½ cups herb seasoned croutons
⅔ cup applesauce
3 tablespoons chopped onion
3 tablespoons minced garlic, or to taste
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
salt and black pepper to taste
1 ½ pounds ground beef
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of celery soup
½ cup evaporated milk
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Whisk the egg and milk together in a large bowl, and stir in the croutons. Allow the croutons to soak up the milk mixture for about 2 minutes. Lightly stir in the applesauce, onion, garlic, Cheddar cheese, and salt and pepper, and mix in ground beef with your hands until thoroughly combined. Form the meat mixture into 1 1/2-inch balls, and place into the prepared baking dish. In the same bowl, whisk together the cream of celery soup with evaporated milk. Pour the sauce over the meatballs.
  • Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until the sauce is bubbling and thickened and the meat is no longer pink in the middle, about 45 minutes. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese 15 minutes before end of baking, and bake until the cheese is melted and beginning to brown. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of a meatball should read 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 429.9 calories, Carbohydrate 18.2 g, Cholesterol 125.8 mg, Fat 27.4 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 26.9 g, SaturatedFat 11.6 g, Sodium 1290.4 mg, Sugar 7.3 g

APPLESAUCE MEATBALLS



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These savory, from-scratch meatballs are always well-received. Folks really like the tangy sauce that uses hot pepper sauce to give the meatballs a little kick. -Betsy Smith, San Diego, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 cup soft bread crumbs
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound ground beef
SAUCE:
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted
1/4 cup water
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon prepared horseradish
3 to 5 drops Worcestershire sauce
3 to 5 drops hot pepper sauce

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls. In a large skillet, gently brown meatballs over medium heat; drain. Transfer to an ungreased 2-qt. baking dish. , Combine sauce ingredients; pour over meatballs. Cover and bake at 325° for 45-50 minutes or until meat is no longer pink.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 109mg cholesterol, Sodium 1194mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

APPLESAUCE MEATBALLS



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This was my mother's standard dinner recipe for guests. These meatballs are juicy and packed with flavor! They go great with scalloped potatoes as a side dish.

Provided by THERICKA

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatball Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup applesauce
1 egg
1 cup bread crumbs
½ teaspoon salt and pepper to taste
1 pound ground beef
flour
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
2 onions, thinly sliced
3 cups tomato juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine applesauce, egg, bread crumbs, and salt and pepper, with ground beef; mix until well blended. (This is best done by hand.) Form mixture into medium-sized meatballs, and roll in flour.
  • Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a large skillet over medium high or high heat. Cook meatballs, turning occasionally, until evenly browned but not cooked through. Transfer to a baking dish and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, partially cook the carrots and onions over medium high heat. Add tomato juice, season to taste with salt and pepper, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer for 5 minutes, then pour over meatballs.
  • Cook, covered, in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until carrots are tender and meatballs are cooked through. Cook uncovered for 10 minutes before removing from the oven.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 518.9 calories, Carbohydrate 56.9 g, Cholesterol 103.6 mg, Fat 20.2 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 28.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 1085.6 mg, Sugar 21.8 g

APPLESAUCE MEATBALLS



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Contributed by Norma Hampton from the Lubec Women's Club in "What's Cookin' Downeast Maine". Love these old community cookbooks.

Provided by Julie Bs Hive

Categories     Meat

Time 1h20m

Yield 24 meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 lbs ground beef
1 onion, peeled and chopped
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 beaten egg
1 cup crushed corn flakes
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 cup canned applesauce
2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients except tomato sauce and shape into meatballs. Put in open pan and pour tomato sauce over them. Bake 1 hour at 350°, basting frequently.

APPLESAUCE MEATBALLS



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i first tasted these as a appetizers but have made these as a main course.

Provided by c g

Categories     Meat Appetizers

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 c crushed cornflakes
1 small onion finely chopped
2 lb hamburger
1 egg
2/3 c applesauce
1 can(s) tomato soup
1/2 c water
1 Tbsp sugar

Steps:

  • 1. mix the cornflakes, onion,beef,egg,applesauce. form into balls. place in greased dish. add the sauce and bake 350 45 to 60 min the sauce, soup, sugar, water. heat until sugar is dissolved. pour over meat and bake. i have made extra sauce and put over pasta. this is a bland dish but you can spice it up. my kids like it this way.

APPLESAUCE MEATBALLS



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A moist rich tasting meatball with a smooth creamy sauce that get devoured every time. I have served these over buttered noodles or made double batches and bought to potluck dinners and they disappear.I have used ground turkey and it works nicely too!

Provided by DianeNJ

Categories     Meat

Time 55m

Yield 24 meatballs, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 egg
1/2 cup milk
1 1/2 cups herb seasoned stuffing mix (crumbs or croutons)
2/3 cup thick applesauce
2 tablespoons finely chopped onions (may use dehydrated minced onion)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon sage
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of celery soup
1/2 cup water

Steps:

  • Beat egg and milk add stuffing. Stir till smooth with fork. Add meat, applesauce, sage, onions, salt and pepper. Blend gently do not overwork. Form 24 meatballs. Arrange in a nice casserole dish or glass baking dish. Blend soup and water well. Pour over the meatballs. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 491.9, Fat 31.3, SaturatedFat 11.9, Cholesterol 181, Sodium 1011.7, Carbohydrate 15.8, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 1.3, Protein 35.3

APPLESAUCE MEATBALLS RECIPE



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Provided by klittle

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds finely ground lean beef
1 cup breadcrumbs (I use seasoned breadcrumbs)
2 eggs
1 can (16-ounce or less) unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup grated onion
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2/3 cup ketchup
1/2 cup water

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients except ketchup and water. Mix lightly. Form into 16 balls (or size of your choosing). You can brown the balls in hot vegetable oil (I usually skip this step.) Place meatballs in baking dish. Combine ketchup and water; pour over meatballs. You can make more sauce if desired. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 1 to 1-1/2 hours.

Tips:

  • To make sure the meatballs are cooked evenly, make sure they are all the same size.
  • If you don't have applesauce, you can substitute it with tomato sauce or ketchup.
  • If you want a sweeter meatball, add a little bit of brown sugar or maple syrup to the sauce.
  • You can also add other spices to the sauce, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika.
  • If you're making the meatballs ahead of time, cook them all the way through and then let them cool completely. Once they're cool, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Conclusion:

Applesauce meatballs are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They're perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. And because they can be made ahead of time, they're also a great option for busy cooks. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting way to cook meatballs, give applesauce meatballs a try. You won't be disappointed!

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