Zesty Meatballs Recipe

Name: Zesty Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup finely chopped onion; 2 egg whites, lightly beaten; 1/4 cup fat-free milk; 2 teaspoons prepared mustard; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs; 3/4 pound lean ground beef (90% lean); 3/4 pound lean ground turkey; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; 1/2 cup cider vinegar; 1/2 cup ketchup; 1/2 cup molasses; 1/4 cup orange juice concentrate; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce; 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce; 6 cups hot cooked yolk-free noodles

Servings: persons

1/3 cup finely chopped onion
2 egg whites, lightly beaten
1/4 cup fat-free milk
2 teaspoons prepared mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
3/4 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
3/4 pound lean ground turkey
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 cup molasses
1/4 cup orange juice concentrate
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
6 cups hot cooked yolk-free noodles

1
Place onion in a small microwave-safe bowl; cover and microwave on high for 1-1/2 minutes or until tender. In a large bowl, combine the egg whites, milk, mustard, salt, cracker crumbs and onion. Crumble beef and turkey over mixture and mix well.
2
Shape into 1-1/4-in. balls. Place meatballs on a rack coated with cooking spray in a shallow baking pan. Bake at 375u00b0 for 15 -18 minutes or until meat is no longer pink; drain.
3
Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine brown sugar and cornstarch. Stir in vinegar until smooth. Add the ketchup, molasses, orange juice concentrate, mustard, soy sauce and hot pepper sauce. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add meatballs; heat through. Serve with noodles.

2059

kcal

Calories

Fat

318

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup finely chopped onion, 2 egg whites, lightly beaten, 1/4 cup fat-free milk, 2 teaspoons prepared mustard, and more.

Yes, Zesty 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.

Zesty Meatballs

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