Zesty Fried Meatballs With Red Pepper Sauce Recipe

Name: Zesty Fried Meatballs With Red Pepper Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef; 4 eggs, divided; 1/4 cup milk; 3/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese; 1 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs, divided; 1 teaspoon italian seasoning; 2 cups vegetable oil (or other frying oil); Red Pepper Sauce; 1 (7 1/4 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained; 1/2 cup Catalina dressing; 1 teaspoon italian seasoning

Servings: persons

1 lb lean ground beef
4 eggs, divided
1/4 cup milk
3/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
1 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs, divided
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
2 cups vegetable oil (or other frying oil)
Red Pepper Sauce
1 (7 1/4 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained
1/2 cup Catalina dressing
1 teaspoon italian seasoning

1
Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
2
Lightly spray heavy duty baking sheet with cooking spray.
3
In a large bowl, combine beef, 3 eggs, milk, Parmesan cheese, 3/4 cup bread crumbs and Italian seasoning. Mix thoroughly and shape mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
4
In a small bowl, lightly beat 1 egg with 1 tablespoon water to make egg wash; in another small bowl, add remaining bread crumbs.
5
Dip meatballs in egg mixture, then roll in bread crumbs and place them on prepared baking sheet.
6
Heat oil in a heavy-bottom saucepan over high heat. Using a sloted spoon, carefully add meatballs to oil. Fry until golden brown, working in batches.
7
Remove meatballs from oil and arrange in a single layer on prepared baking sheet. Bake for 15-20 minutes.
8
For red pepper sauce, combine all ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth.

1679

kcal

Calories

160

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb lean ground beef, 4 eggs, divided, 1/4 cup milk, 3/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese, and more.

Yes, Zesty Fried Meatballs With Red Pepper Sauce 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.

Zesty Fried Meatballs With Red Pepper Sauce

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