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Aunt Verna's Meatballs Recipe

A family heirloom recipe passed down from Aunt Verna! These tender, juicy meatballs, simmered in a creamy celery soup sauce, are guaranteed to become a new favorite. Serve over fluffy rice for a comforting and delicious meal that evokes warm memories. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 390 kcal
Protein 54g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Aunt Verna's Meatballs

  • 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
  • 1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of celery soup
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

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How to Make Aunt Verna's Meatballs

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, gently combine ground beef, rolled oats, chopped onion, beaten egg, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
  3. Roll the meat mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
  4. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. This will take approximately 8-10 minutes.
  5. Transfer the browned meatballs to a baking dish.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together the cream of celery soup and milk.
  7. Pour the soup mixture evenly over the meatballs in the baking dish.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
  9. Increase oven temperature to 375°F (190°C) and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and the sauce is bubbly.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

47 g

Sugar

7g

Fat

45g

Carbs

5g

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