Baked Meatballs

Baked Meatballs

2 lb. Extra Lean Ground Beef or Ground Turkey (Sometimes I will mix 1lb of each)
2 Egg Whites
1 T. Parsley
1 C. Oatmeal
1/2 tsp Pepper
2 tsp. Onion Powder
1/4 tsp. Nutmeg
Water

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Mix all ingredients except water. Add water a little at a time until the meat mixture holds together and can be formed into balls. Do not add too much water or the meat will be sticky. Shape gently into 1-2� balls (weigh a couple when you start, you want them to be right about 1ounce each; once you know how large a 1 ounce one is, make the rest the same size as best you can) Arrange on two nonstick baking sheets. Bake for 12 minutes, or until done. These freeze well for future meals.

Note: I make this and freeze them so I always have a protein on hand. They are VERY bland, and you really need to spice them up, either serving them with a sauce, or shaking on the spices before you eat them. I like them best with the 30-minute marinara, but they are also quite tasty if you heat them in a pan with some pineapple juice, a little Braggs/soy sauce, some cornstarch, and fresh pineapple chunks — almost a sweet n sour dish.

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