Sophy's Low Fat 50/50 Meatballs


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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 9
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 109.9
  • Total Fat: 7.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 32.6 mg
  • Sodium: 174.2 mg
  • Total Carbs: 0.8 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.1 g
  • Protein: 9.9 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Sophy's Low Fat 50/50 Meatballs calories by ingredient


Introduction

Finally stumbling on a blend of pork & beef my picky son will eat, I used it for making meatballs instead of buying the packaged stuff. This is now my basic meatball ready to be seasoned per specific needs. Finally stumbling on a blend of pork & beef my picky son will eat, I used it for making meatballs instead of buying the packaged stuff. This is now my basic meatball ready to be seasoned per specific needs.
Number of Servings: 9

Ingredients

    1/2 pound 93% ground beef
    1/2 pound ground pork
    1/2 tsp garlic powder
    1/2 tsp onion powder
    1/2 tsp salt
    1/2 ounce bread crumbs*
    1 large egg white


    *bread crumb instructions at bottom of recipe

Directions

In a medium bowl combine all ingredients until just blended.

Using a small cookie scoop (aprox 1") form well packed meatballs. Place on a small cookie sheet until entire batch is done. Hand roll each meatball to make them even and smooth in shape.

NOTE: No need for flour or oil, we will not be browning these!

In a 2 qt saucepan, fill 1/2 way with water or stock. Boil over med heat. When water/stock reaches full boil, drop in 5 meatballs at a time and boil for about 1 minute. They will not cook through.

Remove and set aside to freeze or pack for use later.

I purposely undercook these and finish them in whatever sauce I am preparing for that meal.

To finish thawed meatballs, place in the sauce, turn to coat and simmer 5 minutes with the lid on the pot/pan. If frozen, add 3-5 minutes more.

*To make breadcrumbs, use whatever bread you have on hand, drier bread is easier to use. Hand crumble and place in a small food or spice grinder. Process into crumbs.

Serving Size: Makes 45 1" meatballs or 9 servings of 5 each

Number of Servings: 9

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user EMS-WIFE.

TAGS:  Beef/Pork |