Potluck Meatballs

  • 10

Ingredients

  • 1 * 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 2/3 * 2/3 cup soft bread crumbs
  • 1/2 * 1/2 cup grated onion
  • 1 * 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 * 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/4 * 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 * 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 * 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 * 1 can (10-1/2 ounces) condensed beef consomme, undiluted

Preparation

Step 1

* Prep: 25 min. Bake: 50 min.

* In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients; crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-1/4-in. balls. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown meatballs; drain.
* Transfer to a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Combine the cornstarch and consomme until smooth; add to skillet. Bring to a boil, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Boil for 2 minutes or until thickened.
* Pour over the meatballs. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until no longer pink. Yield: 2-1/2 dozen.


Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (3 each) equals 117 calories, 6 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 53 mg cholesterol, 477 mg sodium, 4 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 11 g protein.

Potluck Meatballs published in Taste of Home December/January 1999, p33