Grammie's Spaghetti and Meatballs Recipe

Name: Grammie's Spaghetti and Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 28 ounces vegetable juice (Grammie used ED Smith); 5 12 ounces tomato paste; 10 ounces water; 1 tablespoon dry parsley flakes; 2 -4 celery leaves; ½ teaspoon salt; 2 -3 garlic cloves (I use 4-5); 1 12 lbs ground beef; 2 eggs; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon dry parsley flakes; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 cup breadcrumbs or 1 cup cracker, crushed

Servings: persons

28 ounces vegetable juice (Grammie used ED Smith)
5 12 ounces tomato paste
10 ounces water
1 tablespoon dry parsley flakes
2 -4 celery leaves
½ teaspoon salt
2 -3 garlic cloves (I use 4-5)
1 12 lbs ground beef
2 eggs
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon dry parsley flakes
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup breadcrumbs or 1 cup cracker, crushed

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["SAUCE: In a large pot, mix vegetable juice, tomato paste, water, parsley flakes, celery leaves, salt and garlic.", "Cover and cook over medium-high heat.", "MEATBALLS: Mix together ground beef, eggs, salt, parsley flakes, garlic powder and bread crumbs together.", "If too wet, add more bread crumbs; if too dry, spoon some of the sauce into the mix.", "GENTLY shape into 2-inch meatballs.", "You don't want to press too hard or your meatballs will be tough.", "My kids like to have ""kid-size"" meatballs, so we have a mix of big and small meatballs.", "Once the sauce comes to a boil, lower heat to simmer and add the meatballs.", "Cover and cook for 2 hours.", "Makes 12-15 servings.", "Our family usually doubles the recipe and then we have a freezer meal and a serving for a lunch the next day too!", "I have also made this in the crock pot.", "Put it on HIGH in the morning (I had it in there for 8 hours)."]

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 28 ounces vegetable juice (Grammie used ED Smith), 5 12 ounces tomato paste, 10 ounces water, 1 tablespoon dry parsley flakes, and more.

Yes, Grammie's Spaghetti and Meatballs falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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.

Grammie's Spaghetti and Meatballs

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