Delicious Italian Meatballs Simmered in Sauce - Mommy's Best! Recipe

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Delicious Italian Meatballs Simmered in Sauce - Mommy's Best!
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Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup coarsley chopped sweet onion
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper

Directions:

  1. Chop garlic and onions.
  2. Saute garlic and onions , in olive oil, until cooked and browned- set aside to cool.
  3. Mix ground meat, eggs, italian seasoning, grated cheese, salt & pepper and cooked onions/garlic mixture until well blended - clean hands work best.
  4. Shape mix into approx 25 meatballs, all about walnut sized .
  5. In same pan, under medium heat, cook meatballs, turning as needed, covered, until cooked throughand brown on all sides.
  6. Drain off fat.
  7. Place in your favorite red italian sauce and simmer for at least 60 minutes over low heat.
  8. Serve over your favorite pasta.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 481.15 Kcal (2014 kJ)
Calories from fat 223.89 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24.88g 38%
Cholesterol 252.64mg 84%
Sodium 680.02mg 28%
Potassium 847.87mg 18%
Total Carbs 6.55g 2%
Sugars 0.6g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0.39g 2%
Protein 53.48g 107%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 2%
Iron 5.5mg 31%
Calcium 91mg 9%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 160.4 Kcal (672 kJ)
Calories from fat 74.64 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.29g 38%
Cholesterol 84.22mg 84%
Sodium 226.7mg 28%
Potassium 282.65mg 18%
Total Carbs 2.18g 2%
Sugars 0.2g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0.13g 2%
Protein 17.83g 107%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 2%
Iron 1.8mg 31%
Calcium 30.3mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 11.6
    Points
  • 12
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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