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Merry Meatballs

Store-bought salsa serves as the speedy sauce for tender homemade meatballs.

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( 76 Ratings)

76 Ratings

5 Stars 30%

4 Stars 29%

3 Stars 25%

2 Stars 12%

1 Stars 4%

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  • Prep Time 40 min
  • Total Time 1 hr 10 min
  • Servings 30

Ingredients

1
lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1
medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1
egg
1/3
cup Progresso® plain bread crumbs
1/4
cup milk
1/4
teaspoon salt
1/8
teaspoon pepper
1 1/2
cups Old El Paso® Thick 'n Chunky salsa (from 16-oz jar)
2
medium green onions, thinly sliced (2 tablespoons), if desired

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LOCATION

Directions

  • 1 Heat oven to 400°F. In medium bowl, mix all ingredients except salsa and green onions. Shape into thirty 1-inch balls. Place in ungreased 13x9-inch pan.
  • 2 Bake uncovered about 15 minutes or until no longer pink in center and thermometer inserted in center reads 160°F.
  • 3 In 2-quart saucepan, heat salsa and meatballs to boiling, stirring occasionally; reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 15 minutes or until salsa and meatballs are hot. Sprinkle with green onions. Serve hot.

EXPERT TIPS

Expert Tips

Make the meatballs up to 2 hours ahead, and keep them warm in a slow cooker on Low heat.

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Nutrition Information

NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING

Serving Size: 1 Appetizer
Calories
40
(
Calories from Fat
20),
% Daily Value
Total Fat
2g
2%
(Saturated Fat
1g,
1%
),
Cholesterol
15mg
15%;
Sodium
70mg
70%;
Total Carbohydrate
2g
2%
(Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
),
Protein
3g
3%
;
% Daily Value*:
Iron
2%;
Exchanges:
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Posted 10/1/2011 3:18:49 PM REPORT ABUSE Crissafriss said:
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Really quick and easy meatball recipe. It was my first time making meatballs and I decided to try this recipe and it turned out great! Everyone loved them! And they were really fun and easy to make not to mention they cooked really fast. Love this recipe!
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Posted 12/23/2010 4:28:46 PM REPORT ABUSE Chef Nana. said:
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Salsa is a great "go to"for so many dishes. When you are in a pinch, salsa usually will pull you through
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Posted 12/13/2010 4:59:16 PM REPORT ABUSE P-Ann said:
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Tried these for Thanksgiving. The family loved them & I shared the recipe with several.
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