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Applesauce Meatballs

By: THERICKA  
"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."

Rating: This weblink has been rated 9 times with an average star rating of 4.0 Read Reviews (8)

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What to Drink?

Wine Riesling
Prep Time:
25 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr 10 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 35 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup applesauce
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup bread crumbs
  • 1/2 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

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 519 | Total Fat: 20.2g | Cholesterol: 113mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 10, 2006 by luvchef 
I am surprised at the other reviews, I have made this meatballs twice and my wife loves them. ... MORE
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Reviewed on Jul. 28, 2006 by Cathy G. 
The meatballs did not hold together very well, although dusting them with flour did make them... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2008 by SHASH 
My grandmother made a recipe very similiar to this, although she used a can of condensed... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 28, 2006 by lgalmiche 
Great variation of traditional tomato-based spaghetti when served on top of pasta. I used... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 14, 2007 by Nettie's Sister 
This recipe is really delicious and does go GREAT with mashed potatoes!! It ends up looking... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 2, 2006 by LINDIBOGGLE 
Loved this recipe. Delicious flavour and freezes well. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 20, 2007 by REESKEE710 
These were very good. Not quite 5 star material though. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 23, 2007 by Sara 
I made this recipe with ground turkey, and they were delicious. A healthy meal for my toddler! MORE

 
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