Classic Meatloaf Meatballs

Name: Classic Meatloaf Meatballs
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 pounds 80/20 ground beef; 1 sleeve saltine crackers, very finely crushed; 2 large eggs, room temperature; 1 medium yellow onion, very finely minced; 1 medium green bell pepper, very finely minced; Garlic powder, a couple of hearty shakes; Black pepper, to taste; Ketchup, approximately 3 tablespoons, for topping the meatballs before baking; 1/2 cup ketchup; 1/2 cup canned crushed tomatoes, with their juices; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1/4 teaspoon onion powder; 1 to 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce, or to taste

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:50min

These meatballs are a classic take on your traditional meatballs. This recipe uses few ingredients, makes a perfectly tender meatball and it is easy to freeze cooked or uncooked.

Updated at: Wed, 07 Oct 2026 02:39:32 GMT