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The Best Meatballs Recipe


The Best Meatballs Recipe
These meatballs, from one of my favorite sources, EatingWell Magazine, are some of the best I have ever had. I was initially turned off by the Meat/Wheat ratio - but they turned out sooo good. And good for you too. Use these anywhere you would have ... More

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Ingredients
  • 1/3 cup bulgur
  • 1/2 cup hot water
  • 4 ounces lean ground beef
  • 4 ounces hot Italian sausage
  • 1 medium onion, very finely chopped
  • 2 large egg whites, lightly beaten
  • 3 cloves garlic, very finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs, preferably whole-wheat (see Tip)

Directions
  1. Combine bulgur and water in a small bowl. Let stand until the bulgur is tender and the liquid is absorbed, about 30 minutes.
  2. Preheat oven to 350° F. Coat a rack with cooking spray and place it over a baking sheet lined with foil.
  3. Combine ground beef, sausage, onion, egg whites, garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, breadcrumbs and the soaked bulgur in a large bowl; mix well. Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs (about 24). Place the meatballs on the rack and bake for 25 minutes. Blot well with paper towel.

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Fresh Breadcrumbs:
To make fresh breadcrumbs: Trim crusts from firm sandwich bread. Tear the bread into pieces and process in a food processor until coarse crumbs form. One slice makes about 1/3 cup.


I'm saving this recipe and will definitely be trying it out. Thanks.


I've been on the hunt for a 'favorite' meatball recipe, I'll try these. = )


I've never made a really good meatball, and I can't eat the commercial frozen ones. This is a welcome find! Thanks.


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Make these ahead of time and freeze. Thaw them in your favorite soup or sauce for 10 minutes or until heated through!


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