Leaner Meatballs Recipe

Name: Leaner Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 34 lb ground round; 34 lb 50% less fat sausage; 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes (I use ones that have garlic and other spices mixed in but you can use whatever you like); 1 small onion, diced very fine; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; ½ teaspoon pepper; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; ½ teaspoon thyme; 2 slices white bread, diced (you can use reduced calorie bread, or whole wheat bread); 1 egg

Servings: persons

34 lb ground round
34 lb 50% less fat sausage
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes (I use ones that have garlic and other spices mixed in but you can use whatever you like)
1 small onion, diced very fine
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
½ teaspoon pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon thyme
2 slices white bread, diced (you can use reduced calorie bread, or whole wheat bread)
1 egg

1
Preheat oven to 350.
2
Put 1/2 of the can of tomatoes in a bowl with liquid.
3
Smash with fork or ricer.
4
Reserve the rest of the tomatoes.
5
Add worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, and seasonings.
6
Mix well.
7
Place bread in liquid.
8
Let sit 2 minutes.
9
Add egg and mix in.
10
Mix meats together, then add to liquid and bread.
11
Blend until well incorperated.
12
Shape into balls.
13
Size doesn't matter, whatever you like is fine.
14
Bake for about 20 minutes on a cookies sheet.
15
I use parchment paper for easy cleanup.
16
You can also bake these on a cookie rack for even less fat.
17
You can add the rest of the tomatoes to a red sauce, if using for spagetti, or save for a later meal.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 34 lb ground round, 34 lb 50% less fat sausage, 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes (I use ones that have garlic and other spices mixed in but you can use whatever you like), 1 small onion, diced very fine, and more.

Yes, Leaner 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.

Leaner Meatballs

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