Meatball Bake

An all-in-one casserole that just needs smashed potatoes and/or homemade bread to round out a good meal. Can't remember where I got this recipe but have used it often and always with success. Prep time is estimate since I never really timed myself.

• Ready In: 1 hr 35 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 lb ground beef
• 1⁄4 lb ground sausage (your favorite)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  onion salt
• 1  teaspoon chili powder
• 1  tablespoon  fine breadcrumbs
• 1⁄4 cup milk
• 1  egg
• 4  tablespoons flour, separated
• 1  tablespoon  oil
• 1 (11 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen baby lima beans, thawed
• 4  carrots, peeled and thickly sliced
• 1  medium onion, diced
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. Lightly mix first 7 (seven) ingredients. Shape into 2-in. meatballs. Roll in 2 tablespoons of the flour.
2. In a large skillet, brown meatballs on all sides in the oil.
3. Transfer meatballs to shallow baking dish.
4. Stir remaining 2 tablespoons flour into skillet drippings. Add tomatoes. Bring to a boil and cook about 10 min., stirring until thickened.
5. Distribute the lima beans, carrots and onions in dish with meatballs. Sprinkle with S&P. Pour tomatoes over top and cover with lid or foil.
6. Bake at 350° for 1 1/2 hours or until vegetables are tender.