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

Abdul Abrahams
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These meatballs were delicious! I will definitely be making them again.


Hirun Rukmal
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These meatballs were a bit dry. I think I would add more bread crumbs next time.


Morvin Roberts
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I made these meatballs for my boyfriend and he loved them! He said they were the best meatballs he's ever had.


Bilawal Zia
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These meatballs were a little too spicy for my taste. I think I would use less chili powder next time.


Rosena Paulmar
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These meatballs were easy to make and they tasted great. I will definitely be making them again.


Irfan irfan Irfan irfan
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These meatballs were delicious! I made them for my family and they loved them. I will definitely be making them again.


Jutt Saad
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I made these meatballs for a potluck and they were a hit! Everyone loved them.


Nouman ellahi
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These meatballs were a bit bland for my taste. I think I would add more spices next time.


Franciano Lisa
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These meatballs were easy to make and tasted great. I served them with a side of mashed potatoes and green beans.


Neya Bhattarai
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I'm not a huge fan of meatballs, but these were actually really good. The sauce was flavorful and the meatballs were tender and juicy. I would definitely make these again.


Rafy Gujjar
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These meatballs were a little too dry for my taste. I think I would add more sauce next time.


Jacob Sisum2012
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I've made these meatballs several times now and they are always a hit. They are so easy to make and they taste amazing. I love that I can make them ahead of time and then just reheat them when I'm ready to serve.


Zion Zion
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These meatballs were delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfect. I served them with spaghetti and meatballs and my family loved them.


ray bassett
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I made these meatballs for my family and they loved them! The sauce was flavorful and the meatballs were tender and juicy. I will definitely be making these again.


nekitha nokewes
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These meatballs were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make ahead of time, and they reheated beautifully. I will definitely be making these again.