Meat Loaf Surprise Meatball

By MooK

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef round
• 3/4 cup Italian style panko crispy bread crumbs
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons grated onion
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 1 egg
• 32 frozen (do not thaw) miniature potato nuggets (from 28-oz bag)
• 1/3 cup packed brown suga

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oven to 350°F. Line broiler pan with foil; spray foil with cooking spray.

In large bowl, mix beef, bread crumbs, 1/3 cup of the ketchup, the parsley, onion, salt, pepper and egg. Shape meat mixture into 32 (1 1/4-inch) meatballs, placing 1 potato nugget in center of each. Place meatballs in pan.

Bake 25 to 28 minutes or until thoroughly cooked.

In large serving bowl, mix remaining 2/3 cup ketchup and the brown sugar. Add hot cooked meatballs, tossing to coat completely. Serve immediately