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Johnny Appleseed Meatballs



"The apples add a subtle sweetness to this delicious and simple dish."
Original recipe yield: 18 to 20 meatballs.
Prep Time:
15 Minutes
Cook Time:
15 Minutes
Ready In:
30 Minutes
Servings:
6

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/4 cup dried bread crumbs
  • 1/2 cup chopped, peeled apple
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon onion salt
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 (.75 ounce) package dry brown gravy mix

DIRECTIONS:

  1. In a large bowl, combine ground beef with chopped apple, bread crumbs, egg and onion salt. Divide into 18 to 20 meatballs. Roll each one between your hands to shape into a ball.
  2. Heat a large skillet and add oil. Cook the meatballs until browned; pour off fat.
  3. Stir in water, brown sugar and gravy mix. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes