Aunt Verna S Meatballs Recipe

Ingredients for Aunt Verna S Meatballs

• 1 lb ground beef
• Quick Oats
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can cream of celery soup
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

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.