Balsamic Meatballs

By froggyess

Ingredients

• Balsamic Sauce:
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 cup Italian bread crumbs
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 1 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 cup water

Details

Servings 60
Adapted from theslowroasteditalian.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350

In a large bowl add beef, bread crumbs and milk. Pouring milk directly over bread crumbs. Add ketchup, egg, balsamic vinegar and your spices.

Combine well with hands, do not overwork the meat mixture.

Form into 1 tablespoon balls, using a scooper or make meatballs about 1” balls.

Place in a 9"x13" baking dish. Cover with balsamic sauce. Bake for 30 minutes.

Balsamic Sauce: Combine ingredients in a medium bowl. Whisk to combine well. Set aside until needed.