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Johnny Appleseed Meatballs

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"The apples add a subtle sweetness to this delicious and simple dish."
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This recipe has been rated 20 times with an average star rating of 4.2
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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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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 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

What to Drink?
Wine Zinfandel

DIRECTIONS

  1. 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.
  2. Heat a large skillet and add oil. Cook the meatballs until browned; pour off fat.
  3. Stir in water, brown sugar and gravy mix. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.15 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 11, 2002 by O-MAMA 
My family loved these meatballs. Great with rice and mac salad. I made double the gravy since... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.15 star rating.
Reviewed on may 8, 2004 by FORESTPINE 
I'm not a cook, nor am I a meatball person, but I loved this recipe. I wasn't going to finely... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.15 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 18, 2003 by JOSEE SIMARD 
This was a good recipe. I do suggest chopping the apples extra fine simply to be able to make... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.15 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 29, 2002 by KRYSALIS 
Very tasty meatballs. I found this recipe, and added it to my "recipe box"... almost backed... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.15 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 30, 2003 by Karin 
Family loves these meatballs - husband says they're the best! Be sure to chop apples finely. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.15 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 22, 2002 by STEPHKAA 
I love these meatballs. My family loves them too. They are so hearty and delicious. They... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.15 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 13, 2008 by BB34 
Wow! These were really good. I left out the sugar. I chopped the apple and 1/4 onion (didnt... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.15 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 16, 2007 by RACHELABIGAIL 
Although the meatballs themselves were good, we found the sweet gravy too odd for our taste. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.15 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 28, 2004 by Amy V. 
i hate to say it but these weren't very good at all. they had a weird taste and were not a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.15 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 14, 2004 by CHEFANDERSEN 
Not very good... did not make the sauce....the meatballs were very bland. yuck MORE

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Nutritional Information
Johnny Appleseed Meatballs

Servings Per Recipe: 6

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 333

  • Total Fat: 26.1g
  • Cholesterol: 100mg
  • Sodium: 574mg
  • Total Carbs: 9.3g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 14.6g

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