Western Meatballs Recipe

Name: Western Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: MEATBALLS; 2 lbs ground beef; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 eggs, beaten; 1 cup milk; 2 cups dry breadcrumbs; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne (optional); 1 teaspoon black pepper; SAUCE; 1 tablespoon butter; 3/4 cup chopped onion; 1 cup ketchup; 1 beef bouillon cube, dissolved in; 1 cup boiling water; 1/2 cup molasses; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 2/3 cup white vinegar; 2 teaspoons dry mustard; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Servings: persons

MEATBALLS
2 lbs ground beef
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons butter
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup milk
2 cups dry breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne (optional)
1 teaspoon black pepper
SAUCE
1 tablespoon butter
3/4 cup chopped onion
1 cup ketchup
1 beef bouillon cube, dissolved in
1 cup boiling water
1/2 cup molasses
1/4 cup brown sugar
2/3 cup white vinegar
2 teaspoons dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon cornstarch

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MEATBALLS: Combine all ingredients, roll into 1 1/2-inch balls, place on cookie sheet and bake in 350 degree F oven for about 20 minutes or until cooked through. Transfer from cookie sheet to a casserole dish or small roaster. (Also works very well in a slow cooker.).
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SAUCE: Combine all ingredients. Boil to thicken. Pour over meatballs and bake at 325 degrees F for approximately one hour. (If using slow cooker, just pour sauce over meatballs without boiling and cook for 4-6 hours on low.).
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NOTE: Can also use moose burger, one pound ground beef and one pound ground pork, one pound moose burger and one pound ground pork -- you get the idea. Very versatile.

1686

kcal

Calories

127

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 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: MEATBALLS, 2 lbs ground beef, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, 2 tablespoons butter, and more.

Yes, Western 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.

Western Meatballs

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