ITALIAN MEATBALLS

By JoyceW-2

PointsPlus Value: 2

Yields 4 meatballs per serving.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 teaspoons margarine
• 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 large uncooked onion, minced
• 1 pound uncooked lean ground beef
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1 tablespoon parsley (or 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning)
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup red pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup canned beef or chicken broth
• 1/4 cup white wine

Preparation

Step 1

In large skillet, melt margarine and oil over medium heat. Add onions; cook, stirring occasionally, until they start to carmelize, about 8 to 10 minutes. Remove onions to a large mixing bowl and add beef, egg, parsley (or Italian seasoning), salt and red pepper flakes; mix well to combine. With damp hands, roll 48 1/2 inch meatballs.

Place same skillet over miduim-low heat. Add meatballs, broth and wine; simmer until cooked through, gently turning meatballs once during cooking, about 20 minutes.