Mom's Applesauce Meatballs
A childhood favorite, whenever Mom made these meatballs they'd disappear quickly off the dinner table!
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INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 2lbs ground beef
- 1cup applesauce
- 1cup soft breadcrumbs
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- 2tablespoons vegetable oil
Vegetables - this is important for the flavor and sauce
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DIRECTIONS
- Mix beef, applesauce, and bread crumbs.
- Add eggs; season with salt and pepper.
- Shape into small balls, roll in flour and brown in hot oil.
- Place balls in a casserole dish.
- To drippings in pan add vegetables and tomato juice.
- Season with salt and pepper and bring to a boil, then pour over meat balls (this is an important step).
- Cover and bake in a moderate oven of 350 degrees for about an hour, until vegetables have broken down and have created a nice sauce.
- If desired, the gravy can be thickened with a little flour-water paste before serving.
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