Classic Meatloaf Meatballs - The Tipsy Housewife

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 03:11:53 GMT

Step 1

Instructions

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, saltines, eggs, onions, peppers, and the garlic powder. It is important to finely mince the onions and peppers and crush the saltines. Mix the ingredients so it is well combined, but do not over mix. Over mixing is what makes meatballs dense.

Step 3

Roll your meatballs into 3 to 4 inch size meatballs. I get about 18 meatballs from this recipe.

Step 4

You can freeze them flat at this point and then store them in a ziploc bag for quick meals.

Step 5

If you cook them right away, place them in a standard 9 x 13 casserole dish and let them rest on the counter 30 minutes.

Step 6

Heat your oven to 375 degrees, Add a small squirt of ketchup to the top of each meatball and spread across the top carefully. Cover with foil and bake for about 35 minutes covered.

Step 7

In a bowl, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, onion powder, black pepper and Worcestershire sauce in a bowl. Whisk until smooth. *if you want this more "saucy" you can add 1/2 cup of crushed tomatoes, do not drain the juice.

Step 8

Carefully uncover the meatballs, pour the sauce over, and bake for another 15 to 20 minutes, uncovered.

Step 9

*note that every oven is different and cooks differently . If you are making these for the first time, check to make sure they aren’t overcooking. Adjust cook times for you oven. Electric ovens tend to run hotter so you may want to reduce the baking temp.

Step 10

The meatballs baked in the sauce when done will be slightly firm and the sauce will be bubbling. Take out of the oven and let rest ten minutes. Serve with mashed potatoes and the sauce from the pan. Top with dried parsley.

Step 11

* you can also freeze these meatballs fully cooked.

Step 12

*using a higher fat beef makes this better and more juicy.

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