Weeknight Meatballs Recipe

Name: Weeknight Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef (I use 85% lean); 3 pieces white bread, torn; 1 large egg; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 2 teaspoons onion powder; 1 teaspoon ground pepper; 1 (6 ounce) canhunt's tomato paste; 2 (10 1/2 ounce) cans Hunts tomato sauce; 1 tablespoon sugar; ¼ teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; salt

Servings: persons

1 lb ground beef (I use 85% lean)
3 pieces white bread, torn
1 large egg
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon ground pepper
1 (6 ounce) canhunt's tomato paste
2 (10 1/2 ounce) cans Hunts tomato sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
salt

1
In a food processor, pulse bread until crumbs form.
2
Add the rest of the ingredients and pulse until uniformly mixed (you may need to scrape down the bowl a couple times to get it just right).
3
Using wet hands, form balls about the size of a golfball.
4
Place on greased cookie sheet and bake at 450 F until browned (about 15 minutes).
5
I turn them once during cooking.
6
Once the meatballs are cooked, transfer to warming sauce in a medium-sized pot.
7
Simmer for at least 20 minutes.
8
Serve over noodles (I like whole wheat angel hair for this recipe).

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground beef (I use 85% lean), 3 pieces white bread, torn, 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and more.

Yes, Weeknight 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.

Weeknight Meatballs

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