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

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