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Johnny Appleseed Meatballs
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CHRISTYJ
"The apples add a subtle sweetness to this delicious and simple dish."
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PREP TIME
15 Min
COOK TIME
15 Min
READY IN
30 Min
Original recipe yield 18 to 20 meatballs
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1 pound ground beef
1/4 cup dried bread crumbs
1/2 cup chopped, peeled apple
1 egg
1 teaspoon onion salt
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup water
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 (.75 ounce) packet dry brown gravy mix
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DIRECTIONS
In a large bowl, combine ground beef with chopped apple, bread crumbs, egg and onion salt. Divide into 18 to 20 meatballs. Roll each one between your hands to shape into a ball.
Heat a large skillet and add oil. Cook the meatballs until browned; pour off fat.
Stir in water, brown sugar and gravy mix. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes
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Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2002 by O-MAMA
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O-MAMA
Dec. 11, 2002
My family loved these meatballs. Great with rice and mac salad. I made double the gravy since we like it on the rice. The sweetness was a nice change. I like to hear my husband say "MMMMM! What is this???" and try to figure out the twist in a recipe, which he definately did with this one. Looks familiar enough that the kids tried it and liked it. Make sure to chop the apple into FINE chunks or it is a pain to shape the meatballs :o) A+ recipe!!
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My family loved these meatballs. Great with rice and mac salad. I made double the gravy since...
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Reviewed on Sep. 18, 2003 by
JOSEE SIMARD
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JOSEE SIMARD
Sep. 18, 2003
This was a good recipe. I do suggest chopping the apples extra fine simply to be able to make the meatballs and making double the gravy. My whole family loved it. Thanks!
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This was a good recipe. I do suggest chopping the apples extra fine simply to be able to make...
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Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by KRYSALIS
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KRYSALIS
Aug. 29, 2002
Very tasty meatballs. I found this recipe, and added it to my "recipe box"... almost backed out of making it because the more I thought about it, the more leery I became at the concept of apples in beef! I went against my feelings on this one and made it anyway...THE FAMILY LOVED IT, INCLUDING MYSELF. Even my nine year old, who is the most picky eater in the world ate it! I would say this is a definate "keeper" and will be making it again
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Very tasty meatballs. I found this recipe, and added it to my "recipe box"... almost backed...
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Reviewed on May 8, 2004 by FORESTPINE
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FORESTPINE
May 8, 2004
I'm not a cook, nor am I a meatball person, but I loved this recipe. I wasn't going to finely dice up an apple, so I took a soft apple and grated it. Worked perfectly! I suggest mixing up the gravy and sugar before pouring it in. It makes stirring it easier. And it only fed 3 of us. Overall, didn't taste apple...just yumminess! Far better than those jelly meatball recipes. Served over egg noodles and substituted garlic salt. Thanks!
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I'm not a cook, nor am I a meatball person, but I loved this recipe. I wasn't going to finely...
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Reviewed on Oct. 30, 2003 by Karin
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Karin
Oct. 30, 2003
Family loves these meatballs - husband says they're the best! Be sure to chop apples finely. I like to double the gravy and serve over egg noodles - delicious!
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Family loves these meatballs - husband says they're the best! Be sure to chop apples finely. I...
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Reviewed on Jan. 16, 2007 by
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RACHELABIGAIL
Jan. 16, 2007
Although the meatballs themselves were good, we found the sweet gravy too odd for our taste. This might be better without the sugar. I added a little bit of rosemary to the meat since some reviewers thought these meatballs were bland.
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Reviewed on Oct. 28, 2004 by
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Amy V.
Oct. 28, 2004
i hate to say it but these weren't very good at all. they had a weird taste and were not a big hit with anyone who tried them. i don't think i'll make these again.
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i hate to say it but these weren't very good at all. they had a weird taste and were not a...
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Reviewed on Aug. 14, 2004 by
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CHEFANDERSEN
Aug. 14, 2004
Not very good... did not make the sauce....the meatballs were very bland. yuck
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Not very good... did not make the sauce....the meatballs were very bland. yuck
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Reviewed on Sep. 22, 2002 by
STEPHKAA
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STEPHKAA
Sep. 22, 2002
I love these meatballs. My family loves them too. They are so hearty and delicious. They are simple, fairly quick and so good!!
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I love these meatballs. My family loves them too. They are so hearty and delicious. They...
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Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by LINDAMCQ7
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LINDAMCQ7
Aug. 29, 2002
I love these! They are so wonderful with the apple flavor and that brown sauce! Fabulous appetizer!
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I love these! They are so wonderful with the apple flavor and that brown sauce! Fabulous...
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