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Italian Meatballs

SUBMITTED BY: Jo Ann  PHOTO BY: mandyrae48 

"Baked meatballs seasoned with oregano and garlic, simmered in spaghetti sauce."
Italian Meatballs Recipe
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This recipe has been rated 93 times with an average star rating of 3.6
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PREP TIME  1 Hr 15 Min
COOK TIME  4 Hrs
READY IN  5 Hrs 15 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 3 pounds lean ground beef
  • 5 tablespoons ground oregano
  • 5 tablespoons dried parsley, crushed
  • 1 clove garlic, chopped
  • 1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
  • 2 cups Italian-style dry bread crumbs
  • 3 (28 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 10x15 inch jelly-roll pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, oregano, parsley and garlic. Mix in onion soup mix and seasoned bread crumbs. Mix thoroughly.
  3. Using a 1 ounce scoop, scoop and shape the meat mixture into balls. Place in the prepared pan and bake in a preheated oven for 1 hour or until meatballs are browned and cooked through.
  4. In a large pot over high heat, bring the spaghetti sauce to a boil and add cooked meatballs. Reduce heat and simmer for 4 hours.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.56 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 21, 2007 by SINGLEGUYWHOCOOKS 
I don't get the high review for this recipe. If you're going to buy 3 POUNDS of beef, then... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.56 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 4, 2003 by AMFISCHER 
I adapted this recipe and it turned out great! I cut the recipe in half, reduced the spices... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.56 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 27, 2007 by Maternity Cindy 
These were pretty good. I find using dry bread crumbs in meatballs tends to make them hard as... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.56 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 17, 2007 by MamaW 
This recipe turned out very well and reminds me of the ones I grew up with as a child. I'm... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.56 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 6, 2004 by modgirllisa 
I'm curious if the person who submitted this lives in high altitude as I am at sea level and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.56 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 12, 2005 by Mrs. B 
I liked these meatballs but I feel like they're missing something! I didn't use 3 POUNDS of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.56 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 11, 2003 by CARMENAIDE 
It was EXCELLENT!! I followed the advise of AMFISCHER about cutting back on the spices, but... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.56 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 5, 2003 by Pam 
These meatballs were so overpowering with oregano. Instead of 5 T. of oregano and parsley, it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.56 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 25, 2006 by JENMNM 
My meatballs turned out great, but I gave this recipe only 3 stars because I changed some... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.56 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 10, 2003 by BEATRICEELVIRA 
This was my first time making meatballs and they came out excellent.My boyfriend gushed over... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Italian Meatballs

Servings Per Recipe: 8

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 748

  • Total Fat: 42.4g
  • Cholesterol: 128mg
  • Sodium: 2437mg
  • Total Carbs: 49.9g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 7.6g
  • Protein: 39.3g

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