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Meatballs in Tomato Sauce


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  • Author: Recipe Creator
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: None

Description

Delicious meatballs made with ground beef and rice, cooked in a savory tomato sauce.


Ingredients

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  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • ½ cup uncooked minute rice
  • ½ cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 10-ounce can condensed tomato soup
  • ¾ cup water
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350º F.
  2. In a large bowl mix together ground beef, rice, onion, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper until well combined. Shape into about 16 meatballs.
  3. Heat a large skillet to medium high heat. Add meatballs and brown for 4-5 minutes, turning them every minute or so.
  4. Mix together tomato soup, water and Worcestershire sauce. Pour over meatballs or pour into a casserole dish and add meatballs. Cover and place in the oven for 15 minutes.
  5. After 15 minutes, remove the lid, spoon the sauce over the meatballs and continue to bake for 15 more minutes until the meatballs are cooked through.
  6. Remove and serve over rice or mashed potatoes with the sauce.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, you can add herbs like parsley or basil to the meat mixture.
  • This dish pairs well with steamed vegetables.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4 meatballs
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg