Hearty Party Meatballs Recipe

Name: Hearty Party Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 bacon strips, diced; 2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules; 2 cups boiling water; 1 egg; 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs; 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided; Dash pepper; 1 pound lean ground beef; 2 medium onions, sliced and separated into rings; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 can (12 ounces) beer or 1-1/2 cups beef broth; 2 teaspoons brown sugar; 2 teaspoons white vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon browning sauce, optional

Servings: persons

4 bacon strips, diced
2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
2 cups boiling water
1 egg
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
Dash pepper
1 pound lean ground beef
2 medium onions, sliced and separated into rings
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 can (12 ounces) beer or 1-1/2 cups beef broth
2 teaspoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons white vinegar
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon browning sauce, optional

1
In a small skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp; remove to paper towels. Drain, reserving drippings. In a small bowl, dissolve bouillon in boiling water. In a large bowl, combine the egg, 1/4 cup of bouillon, bread crumbs, 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls.
2
In a large skillet, brown meatballs in 1 tablespoon of reserved bacon drippings; drain. With a slotted spoon, transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. In the same skillet, saute onions until tender; drain. Place over meatballs.
3
In a saucepan. combine flour and 2 tablespoons or reserved drippings until smooth. Gradually stir in beer or broth and remaining bouillon. Add the brown sugar, vinegar, thyme and remaining salt. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in browning sauce if desired. Pour over meatballs. Cover and bake at 350u00b0 for 40-45 minutes or until meat is no longer pink. Sprinkle with bacon.

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kcal

Calories

188

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 bacon strips, diced, 2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules, 2 cups boiling water, 1 egg, and more.

Yes, Hearty Party 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.

Hearty Party Meatballs

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