Best Easy Applesauce Meatballs Recipes

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GRANDMA'S APPLESAUCE MEATBALLS



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This is one of my family's favorite 'comfort' foods - by all six generations. Don't let the applesauce scare you off; you can't taste it, but it keeps the meatballs tender and moist. Add mushrooms and/or pearl onions for an even heartier 'comfort' meal! Serve over hot buttered noodles or rice. We like a salad and garlic bread, or a plate of sliced tomatoes and cucumbers. Enjoy!

Provided by Pipster

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatball Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 egg
½ cup milk
1 ½ cups herb seasoned croutons
⅔ cup applesauce
3 tablespoons chopped onion
3 tablespoons minced garlic, or to taste
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
salt and black pepper to taste
1 ½ pounds ground beef
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of celery soup
½ cup evaporated milk
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Whisk the egg and milk together in a large bowl, and stir in the croutons. Allow the croutons to soak up the milk mixture for about 2 minutes. Lightly stir in the applesauce, onion, garlic, Cheddar cheese, and salt and pepper, and mix in ground beef with your hands until thoroughly combined. Form the meat mixture into 1 1/2-inch balls, and place into the prepared baking dish. In the same bowl, whisk together the cream of celery soup with evaporated milk. Pour the sauce over the meatballs.
  • Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until the sauce is bubbling and thickened and the meat is no longer pink in the middle, about 45 minutes. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese 15 minutes before end of baking, and bake until the cheese is melted and beginning to brown. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of a meatball should read 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 429.9 calories, Carbohydrate 18.2 g, Cholesterol 125.8 mg, Fat 27.4 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 26.9 g, SaturatedFat 11.6 g, Sodium 1290.4 mg, Sugar 7.3 g

APPLESAUCE MEATBALLS



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This was my mother's standard dinner recipe for guests. These meatballs are juicy and packed with flavor! They go great with scalloped potatoes as a side dish.

Provided by THERICKA

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatball Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup applesauce
1 egg
1 cup bread crumbs
½ teaspoon salt and pepper to taste
1 pound ground beef
flour
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
2 onions, thinly sliced
3 cups tomato juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine applesauce, egg, bread crumbs, and salt and pepper, with ground beef; mix until well blended. (This is best done by hand.) Form mixture into medium-sized meatballs, and roll in flour.
  • Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a large skillet over medium high or high heat. Cook meatballs, turning occasionally, until evenly browned but not cooked through. Transfer to a baking dish and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, partially cook the carrots and onions over medium high heat. Add tomato juice, season to taste with salt and pepper, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer for 5 minutes, then pour over meatballs.
  • Cook, covered, in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until carrots are tender and meatballs are cooked through. Cook uncovered for 10 minutes before removing from the oven.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 518.9 calories, Carbohydrate 56.9 g, Cholesterol 103.6 mg, Fat 20.2 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 28.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 1085.6 mg, Sugar 21.8 g

PORK APPLE MEATBALLS



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Ground pork, applesauce, soy sauce, and carrots give these meatballs a sweet and salty flavor.

Provided by Madchen

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Ground Pork Recipes

Time 1h55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 ounces dried mushrooms, chopped
½ cup warm water
1 pound ground pork
2 carrots, shredded
⅓ cup diced onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 egg white
½ cup applesauce
¼ cup water
2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons brown sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Prepare a 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Place the dried mushrooms in a bowl. Pour 1/4 cup of warm water over the mushrooms; allow to soak until the mushrooms have rehydrated, about 30 minutes. Drain, reserving the water, and set both the mushrooms and water aside.
  • Combine the ground pork, carrots, onion, garlic, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, the drained mushrooms, and the egg white in a large bowl; mix with hands until evenly combined. Form the mixture into 16 meatballs; arrange into the prepared baking dish.
  • Stir the reserved water from the mushrooms, the applesauce, 1/4 cup water, maple syrup, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, and brown sugar together in a bowl; pour over the meatballs. Cover the dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Remove the foil from the dish and continue baking until the meatballs are cooked through and no longer pink in the center, about 20 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193.8 calories, Carbohydrate 16.2 g, Cholesterol 36.8 mg, Fat 8.6 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 13.9 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 520.8 mg, Sugar 6.8 g

APPLESAUCE MEATBALLS



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i first tasted these as a appetizers but have made these as a main course.

Provided by c g

Categories     Meat Appetizers

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 c crushed cornflakes
1 small onion finely chopped
2 lb hamburger
1 egg
2/3 c applesauce
1 can(s) tomato soup
1/2 c water
1 Tbsp sugar

Steps:

  • 1. mix the cornflakes, onion,beef,egg,applesauce. form into balls. place in greased dish. add the sauce and bake 350 45 to 60 min the sauce, soup, sugar, water. heat until sugar is dissolved. pour over meat and bake. i have made extra sauce and put over pasta. this is a bland dish but you can spice it up. my kids like it this way.

APPLESAUCE MEATBALLS



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Contributed by Norma Hampton from the Lubec Women's Club in "What's Cookin' Downeast Maine". Love these old community cookbooks.

Provided by Julie Bs Hive

Categories     Meat

Time 1h20m

Yield 24 meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 lbs ground beef
1 onion, peeled and chopped
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 beaten egg
1 cup crushed corn flakes
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 cup canned applesauce
2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients except tomato sauce and shape into meatballs. Put in open pan and pour tomato sauce over them. Bake 1 hour at 350°, basting frequently.

MOM'S APPLESAUCE MEATBALLS



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A childhood favorite, whenever Mom made these meatballs they'd disappear quickly off the dinner table!

Provided by Julesong

Categories     Fruit

Time 1h15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 lbs ground beef
1 cup applesauce
1 cup soft breadcrumbs
2 eggs
salt
pepper
flour
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 stalk celery, thinly sliced
1 green pepper, minced
1 carrot, thinely sliced
1 small onion, thinly sliced
2 cups tomato juice or 2 cups V8 vegetable juice

Steps:

  • Mix beef, applesauce, and bread crumbs.
  • Add eggs; season with salt and pepper.
  • Shape into small balls, roll in flour and brown in hot oil.
  • Place balls in a casserole dish.
  • To drippings in pan add vegetables and tomato juice.
  • Season with salt and pepper and bring to a boil, then pour over meat balls (this is an important step).
  • Cover and bake in a moderate oven of 350 degrees for about an hour, until vegetables have broken down and have created a nice sauce.
  • If desired, the gravy can be thickened with a little flour-water paste before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 704.5, Fat 44, SaturatedFat 15.1, Cholesterol 260, Sodium 625.9, Carbohydrate 28.6, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 7.3, Protein 47.8

EASY APPLESAUCE MEATBALLS



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I took this from a community cookbook. It sounds like a strange combination that I look forward to trying.

Provided by Oolala

Categories     Apple

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups corn flakes, slightly crushed
3 tablespoons onions, chopped
1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon sage
1 1/2 teaspoons pepper
1 egg, slightly beaten
2/3 cup applesauce, thick style
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can tomato soup
1/2 cup water

Steps:

  • Combine first 8 ingredients and shape into balls.
  • Put meatballs into a shallow pan.
  • Combine the tomato soup and water and pour over the meatballs.
  • Bake at 350°F for about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 516.9, Fat 27.4, SaturatedFat 10.6, Cholesterol 168.5, Sodium 1526.5, Carbohydrate 32, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 7.9, Protein 35.5

APPLESAUCE MEATBALLS RECIPE



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Provided by klittle

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds finely ground lean beef
1 cup breadcrumbs (I use seasoned breadcrumbs)
2 eggs
1 can (16-ounce or less) unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup grated onion
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2/3 cup ketchup
1/2 cup water

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients except ketchup and water. Mix lightly. Form into 16 balls (or size of your choosing). You can brown the balls in hot vegetable oil (I usually skip this step.) Place meatballs in baking dish. Combine ketchup and water; pour over meatballs. You can make more sauce if desired. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 1 to 1-1/2 hours.

APPLESAUCE MEATBALLS



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A moist rich tasting meatball with a smooth creamy sauce that get devoured every time. I have served these over buttered noodles or made double batches and bought to potluck dinners and they disappear.I have used ground turkey and it works nicely too!

Provided by DianeNJ

Categories     Meat

Time 55m

Yield 24 meatballs, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 egg
1/2 cup milk
1 1/2 cups herb seasoned stuffing mix (crumbs or croutons)
2/3 cup thick applesauce
2 tablespoons finely chopped onions (may use dehydrated minced onion)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon sage
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of celery soup
1/2 cup water

Steps:

  • Beat egg and milk add stuffing. Stir till smooth with fork. Add meat, applesauce, sage, onions, salt and pepper. Blend gently do not overwork. Form 24 meatballs. Arrange in a nice casserole dish or glass baking dish. Blend soup and water well. Pour over the meatballs. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 491.9, Fat 31.3, SaturatedFat 11.9, Cholesterol 181, Sodium 1011.7, Carbohydrate 15.8, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 1.3, Protein 35.3

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