Ingredients for Applesauce Meatballs
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup crushed cornflakes
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- Not used in recipe
- 1 1/2 cups applesauce
- 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
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How to Make Applesauce Meatballs
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, gently combine ground beef, applesauce, bread crumbs, egg, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
- Place the meatballs in a single layer in a large baking dish or oven-safe skillet.
- Pour the tomato sauce evenly over the meatballs.
- Bake for 1 hour, basting with the sauce every 20 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving (optional).
- Serve hot with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes or pasta.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
15 g
Sugar
7g
Fat
11g
Carbs
1g
