Carla'S Basic Meatballs Recipe

Name: Carla'S Basic Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 ounces lean ground beef; 1 large egg; 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped; 1/4 cup carrot, shredded then minced; 1/4 cup green pepper, finely minced; 1/3 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs; 1/3 cup milk; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; salt, to taste; fresh ground black pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

1
Mix ground beef, egg, onion, carrots, breadcrumbs, milk, Worcestershire sauce, salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste together.
2
Shape mixture by Tablespoonfuls into 1-1/2-inch balls.
3
Place the meatballs in a lightly greased 13x9x2-inch or 15-1/2x9-1/2x1-inch baking dish.
4
Bake, uncovered, in a 400 degree Fahrenheit oven until light brown, about 20 to 25 minutes.
5
Drain off any excess fat.
6
Use meatballs as desired.
7
FREEZING:
8
Cover and allow meatballs to cool slightly before freezing. No special equipment is needed in the preparation for freezing. Ziplock bags work fine for me. Allow meatballs to thaw about 30 minutes at room temperature before using. Use as desired with your favorite recipes.

276

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 10 ounces lean ground beef, 1 large egg, 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped, 1/4 cup carrot, shredded then minced, and more.

Yes, Carla'S Basic Meatballs falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Carla'S Basic Meatballs

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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