Meat Balls Espanol Recipe

Name: Meat Balls Espanol Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound lean grnd beef; 1 c. soft bread crumbs; 1/4 c. each finely minced onion & celery; 1 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 egg; 1 tbsp. garlic salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 can (16 ounce.) stewed tomatoes; 12 ounce. zucchini, thinly sliced (about 2 1/2 c.); 1/2 teaspoon each crushed oregano, basil & sugar; 1 tbsp. cornstarch; 1 c. beef broth (canned or possibly made with bouillon cube); 3 c. warm cooked rice

Servings: persons

1 pound lean grnd beef
1 c. soft bread crumbs
1/4 c. each finely minced onion & celery
1 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 egg
1 tbsp. garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 can (16 ounce.) stewed tomatoes
12 ounce. zucchini, thinly sliced (about 2 1/2 c.)
1/2 teaspoon each crushed oregano, basil & sugar
1 tbsp. cornstarch
1 c. beef broth (canned or possibly made with bouillon cube)
3 c. warm cooked rice

1
Combine beef, bread crumbs, onion, celery, Worcestershire sauce, egg, 1 1/2 tsp.
2
garlic salt and pepper.
3
Mix thoroughly.
4
Form into 12 meat balls.
5
Place in a greased shallow baking pan.
6
Bake at 275 degrees for 20 min.
7
Meanwhile, combine tomatoes and zucchini with remaining seasonings; simmer 5 min.
8
Blend cornstarch and broth; stir into tomato mix.
9
Pour over meat balls, continue baking 10 min longer.
10
Serve over beds of fluffy rice.

1029

kcal

Calories

Fat

155

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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound lean grnd beef, 1 c. soft bread crumbs, 1/4 c. each finely minced onion & celery, 1 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, and more.

Yes, Meat Balls Espanol Recipe falls under the Soups & Stews 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!