Classic Meatballs

  • Prep 15 min
  • Total 40 min
  • Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
  • 1/2 cup Progresso™ Italian-style Bread Crumbs
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped (1/4 cup)
  • 1 egg

Steps

  • 1
    Heat oven to 400°F.
  • 2
    Line 13x9-inch pan with foil; spray with cooking spray.
  • 3
    In large bowl, mix all ingredients.
  • 4
    Shape mixture into 24 (1 1/2-inch) meatballs.
  • 5
    Place 1 inch apart on pan.
  • 6
    Bake uncovered 18 to 22 minutes or until temperature reaches 160°F and no longer pink in center.

  • If desired, substitute 1 lb lean ground turkey or chicken for the ground beef in this Classic Meatballs recipe. If using ground chicken, decrease milk to 2 tablespoons. Bake until no longer pink in center and thermometer inserted in center reads 165°F.
  • Using a jar of store-bought pasta sauce is one of our favorite dinnertime shortcuts. If you have some time to spare or you’re looking for homemade Sunday gravy or sauce recipes, try out our Easy Make-Ahead Pasta Sauce. Or, try out our hands-off Slow-Cooker Meaty Spaghetti Sauce, made with Italian sausage and mushrooms for an added boost of flavor.
  • Not craving Italian tonight? Change things up by substituting Progresso™ Plain Bread Crumbs for the Progresso™ Italian-style Bread Crumbs; then add your favorite barbecue or Asian-inspired sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
280
Calories from Fat
140
Total Fat
15g
23%
Saturated Fat
6g
28%
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
125mg
42%
Sodium
480mg
20%
Potassium
280mg
8%
Total Carbohydrate
13g
4%
Dietary Fiber
1g
3%
Sugars
3g
Protein
24g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
2%
2%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
6%
6%
Iron
15%
15%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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