Best 11 Grandmas Applesauce Meatballs Recipes

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In the realm of culinary delights, few dishes evoke the warmth of nostalgia like grandma's applesauce meatballs. These tender, flavorful morsels, bathed in a sweet and tangy applesauce gravy, have been a staple of family dinners for generations. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting your culinary journey, discovering the perfect recipe for grandma's applesauce meatballs can bring joy to your kitchen and delight to your taste buds. As you embark on this culinary adventure, let's explore some tips and tricks to help you create the ultimate version of this classic dish.

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GRANDMA MARONIS MEATBALLS 100 YEAR OLD RECIPE



Grandma Maronis Meatballs 100 Year Old Recipe image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound ground chuck
4 ounces dried bread crumbs
4 large eggs
4 ounces whole milk
6 ounces grated Romano
3 ounces grated Spanish onion
2 ounces finely diced fresh garlic
2 ounces finely chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves
2 ounces finely chopped fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a baking sheet with olive oil cooking spray.
  • Mix all ingredients thoroughly in large bowl. If mixture seems a little loose add more bread crumbs.
  • Roll meatballs loosely about the size of a golf ball and place on baking sheet. Place into preheated oven for approximately 35 to 40 minutes. Enjoy!

GREAT-GRANDMA'S ITALIAN MEATBALLS



Great-Grandma's Italian Meatballs image

My great-grandmother started this easy meatball recipe with our family. We use ground beef and turkey for these meatballs, and the flavor's so good, you won't miss the extra calories. -Audrey Colantino, Winchester, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon each dried basil, oregano and parsley flakes
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 pound lean ground turkey
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
Optional: Hot cooked pasta and pasta sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a small skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 3-4 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Cool slightly., In a large bowl, combine bread crumbs, cheese, eggs, seasonings and onion mixture. Add turkey and beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls., Place meatballs on a rack coated with cooking spray in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake until lightly browned and cooked through, 18-22 minutes. If desired, serve with pasta and pasta sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 125mg cholesterol, Sodium 569mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GRANDMA'S APPLESAUCE MEATBALLS



Grandma's Applesauce Meatballs image

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



Applesauce Meatballs image

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.

GRANDMA'S APPLESAUCE MEATBALLS



Grandma's Applesauce Meatballs image

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     Meatballs

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

GRANDMA'S APPLESAUCE MEATBALLS



Grandma's Applesauce Meatballs image

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     Meatballs

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

GRANDMA'S MEATBALLS



Grandma's Meatballs image

Make and share this Grandma's Meatballs recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h5m

Yield 36 Meat balls

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup fine dry breadcrumb
1/2 cup milk
1/2 lb ground beef
1/2 lb ground pork or 1/2 lb ground lamb
salt & pepper
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 egg, beaten
6 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 cup beef broth, undiluted
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Soak the breadcrumbs in the milk until the milk is absorbed (use a good sized bowl that is big enough to hold the other ingredients).
  • Add the meat, salt, pepper, allspice, ginger, onion and egg, mix til well blended.
  • Bring 2 quarts of water to a boil, add some salt.
  • Roll the meat mixture into golfball (or a bit smaller) sized balls.
  • Drop the balls into the boiling water and cook covered for 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile heat the oven to 350F and in a saucepan combine the brown sugar, broth & melted butter, stir & heat until the sugar is dissolved and forms a glaze.
  • Place the meatballs in a single layer in a 9X13 baking dish.
  • Spoon the glaze over the meatballs and bake uncovered for 30 minutes.
  • Turn the meatballs a couple of times.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 57.5, Fat 3.2, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 18.3, Sodium 36.8, Carbohydrate 3.6, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 2.4, Protein 3.3

GRANDMA'S APPLESAUCE MEATBALLS



Grandma's Applesauce Meatballs image

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     Meatballs

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

GRANDMA'S MEATBALLS



Grandma's Meatballs image

This is an old family recipe. This is super easy to make. Meat ball is large and best to break it up with a fork once served. This never goes to waste.

Provided by fclbruss

Categories     Meat

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 -2 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 1/2 cups kraft Minute Rice
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
46 ounces tomato juice

Steps:

  • In a large bowl mix together the ground beef, bell pepper, rice, salt and pepper.
  • Form 6 equally sized meat balls. They will seem large.
  • Place in a 3-4qt pot.
  • Cover completely with tomato juice.
  • Bring to a boil, cover and reduce to simmer.
  • Simmer for 1 hour.
  • Serve with mashed potatoes and garlic bread sticks.
  • Use the tomato juice as gravy. You may add more juice as this will reduce as it cooks.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 457.7, Fat 23.1, SaturatedFat 8.9, Cholesterol 102.8, Sodium 1091, Carbohydrate 30.1, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 8.4, Protein 31.9

GRANDMA'S APPLESAUCE MEATBALLS



Grandma's Applesauce Meatballs image

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     Meatballs

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

GRANDMA'S APPLESAUCE MEATBALLS



Grandma's Applesauce Meatballs image

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     Meatballs

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

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe apples: This will ensure that your applesauce is flavorful and has a good texture.
  • Peel and core your apples before cooking them: This will help to remove any unwanted bitterness from the applesauce.
  • Cook your applesauce until it is thick and smooth: This will help to ensure that it holds its shape when you add it to the meatballs.
  • Use a combination of ground beef and ground pork: This will give your meatballs a more flavorful and moist texture.
  • Season your meatballs well: Use a variety of spices and herbs to give your meatballs plenty of flavor.
  • Brown your meatballs before adding them to the sauce: This will help to seal in the flavor and prevent the meatballs from falling apart.
  • Simmer your meatballs in the sauce for at least 30 minutes: This will help to tenderize the meatballs and allow them to absorb the flavors of the sauce.
  • Serve your meatballs with mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta: This will make a delicious and hearty meal.

Conclusion:

Grandma's Applesauce Meatballs are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The applesauce adds a touch of sweetness and moisture to the meatballs, while the spices and herbs give them plenty of flavor. Serve these meatballs with your favorite sides for a meal that the whole family will enjoy.

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