Basic Meatballs
|
Amount |
Measure |
Ingredient -- Preparation Method |
|
-------- |
------------ |
-------------------------------- |
|
1 |
pound |
extra lean ground beef |
|
1 |
whole |
egg |
|
1/2 |
cup |
bread crumbs |
|
1 |
small |
onion -- minced fine |
|
1/4 |
cup |
red wine |
|
1 |
teaspoon |
low sodium Worcestershire sauce |
|
1/2 |
teaspoon |
dijon mustard |
|
1/2 |
teaspoon |
seasoned salt |
|
1/4 |
teaspoon |
seasoned pepper |
| Heat oven to 350°F. In a large bowl put the bread crumbs and red wine letting the bread soak for a few minutes. Add remaining ingredients and gently work with your hands to combine. Don't over mix or the meatballs will be tough. Make one inch balls and place on a rack over a baking pan or on a broiler pan. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until cooked through and golden. Makes 6 Servings. |
| Per Serving: 241 Calories; 14g Fat (56.0% calories from fat); 17g Protein; 9g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 88mg Cholesterol; 269mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1/2 Grain (Starch); 2 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 1 1/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates. |