Mom'S Applesauce Meatballs Recipe

Name: Mom'S Applesauce Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef; 1 cup applesauce; 1 cup soft breadcrumbs; 2 eggs; salt; pepper; flour; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; Vegetables - this is important for the flavor and sauce; 1 stalk celery, thinly sliced; 1 green pepper, minced; 1 carrot, thinely sliced; 1 small onion, thinly sliced; 2 cups tomato juice or 2 cups V8 vegetable juice

Servings: persons

2 lbs ground beef
1 cup applesauce
1 cup soft breadcrumbs
2 eggs
salt
pepper
flour
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Vegetables - this is important for the flavor and sauce
1 stalk celery, thinly sliced
1 green pepper, minced
1 carrot, thinely sliced
1 small onion, thinly sliced
2 cups tomato juice or 2 cups V8 vegetable juice

1
Mix beef, applesauce, and bread crumbs.
2
Add eggs; season with salt and pepper.
3
Shape into small balls, roll in flour and brown in hot oil.
4
Place balls in a casserole dish.
5
To drippings in pan add vegetables and tomato juice.
6
Season with salt and pepper and bring to a boil, then pour over meat balls (this is an important step).
7
Cover and bake in a moderate oven of 350 degrees for about an hour, until vegetables have broken down and have created a nice sauce.
8
If desired, the gravy can be thickened with a little flour-water paste before serving.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs ground beef, 1 cup applesauce, 1 cup soft breadcrumbs, 2 eggs, and more.

Yes, Mom'S Applesauce 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.

Mom'S Applesauce Meatballs

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