Thrifty Meatballs

Recipe Author

Sarah Gardner

Recipe Type

Entree

Recipe Title

Thrifty Meatballs

Serving(s)

6-8 large meatballs

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

1 hour and 15 minutes

Dietary Restrictions (e.g., Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Soy Free, Vegan, Vegetarian)

Contains Dairy, Gluten

Ingredients

• 1lb Ground Beef
• ¼ Cup Chopped Onion
• ¼ Cup Uncooked Minute Rice
• ¼ Cup Cracker Crumbs
• 1/3 Cup Milk
• 1 ¼ tsp Salt
• ¼ tsp Ground Pepper
• ¼ tsp Poultry Seasoning
• 2 tbsp Olive Oil
• 10 oz can Cream of Celery
• 1 Cup Water
• Chopped parsley, optional

Directions (Steps, Oven Temperature, Time per Step)

1. Preheat fry pan to medium-high heat then add olive oil
2. In a large bowl, mix the beef, onion, rice, cracker crumbs, milk, salt, pepper, and poultry seasoning together
3. Shape into medium-sized balls then place in fry pan. Brown all sides
4. Add soup, then dilute with water
5. Cover and let simmer for 1 ¼ hour, stirring occasionally
6. Sprinkle with chopped parsley (optional)

Suggested Pairings (Optional)

This entrée goes well with mashed potatoes and steamed broccoli

Recipe’s Story: Anecdote (Three to Five Sentences)

This recipe was created by my mother and is by far my favorite comfort food. I would get so excited when mom would say that she was making it for dinner. I would always ask for the same sides – mashed potatoes and steamed broccoli. It never got old.

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