Description
Discover the comfort of Savory Meatloaf Meatballs, a delightful fusion of traditional meatloaf flavors in a convenient bite-sized form. Perfect for family dinners or meal prep, these juicy meatballs promise to be a hit with everyone at your table. Packed with a blend of spices and vegetables, they offer a satisfying taste experience that complements various side dishes. Whether served over pasta, nestled in a sub sandwich, or enjoyed as an appetizer, these meatballs are versatile and incredibly easy to prepare. Try this simple recipe today and bring warmth to your dining table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds ground beef (or other ground meats)
- 1 sleeve finely crushed saltine crackers
- 2 room temperature eggs
- 1 medium yellow onion, minced
- 1 medium green bell pepper, minced
- Generous shakes of garlic powder
- 3 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- Dash of black pepper
- Worcestershire sauce (or alternative)
- 1/2 cup canned crushed tomatoes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, crushed crackers, minced onion, minced bell pepper, garlic powder, ketchup, brown sugar, onion powder, black pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and crushed tomatoes.
- Add eggs and mix gently until just combined—avoid overmixing.
- Shape the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for about 50 minutes or until fully cooked.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball (85g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 80mg