Italian Style Low-fat Meatballs

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 72
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 43.4
  • Total Fat: 1.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 15.8 mg
  • Sodium: 162.6 mg
  • Total Carbs: 3.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.3 g
  • Protein: 3.4 g

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Introduction

Made from a blend of ground beef, hot Italian sausage and chicken breast. These are a delicious alternative to the high fat versions. The hot sausage gives them just the right "kick." Made from a blend of ground beef, hot Italian sausage and chicken breast. These are a delicious alternative to the high fat versions. The hot sausage gives them just the right "kick."
Number of Servings: 72

Ingredients

    1 lb. lean beef, ground
    1 lb. hot Italian sausage
    1 lb skinless, boneless chicken breast
    3 cups Italian bread crumbs
    3 large eggs
    3 stalks celery
    1 medium Vidalia onion
    2 large cloves of fresh garlic
    Italian seasonings and garlic sea salt

Directions

Yields 72 meatballs.
Grind your lean cut of beef in a Cuisenart or other meat grinding appliances. Place in a large bowl. Grind your chicken breast finely and add to the beef. Finally add the hot sausage, 3 cups of bread crumbs, finely minced onion, garlic and celery. Mix thoroughly and then add the 3 eggs, salt (aprox. 1 tsp.) and Italian seasoning (about a tablespoon). Mix with your hands until well blended. Roll into 1 1/4 inch balls and place on an oiled cookie sheet (one with sides). Bake in a 350 degree oven for about 20 minutes. Time will vary with different ovens and different sizes of meatballs. Should make about 6 dozen.

Number of Servings: 72

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user PNEILSON1.