Applesauce Meatballs

Applesauce Meatballs

Meatballs seasoned with applesauce and baked with tomato juice, onions, and carrots. Mom's family favorite!

Preparation Time
25 mins
Cooking Time
1 hr 10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 35 mins
Calories
519 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Step 2
Combine applesauce, egg, bread crumbs, and salt and pepper, with ground beef; mix until well blended. (This is best done by hand.) Form mixture into medium-sized meatballs, and roll in flour.
Step 3
Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a large skillet over medium high or high heat. Cook meatballs, turning occasionally, until evenly browned but not cooked through. Transfer to a baking dish and set aside.
Step 4
In the same skillet, partially cook the carrots and onions over medium high heat. Add tomato juice, season to taste with salt and pepper, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer for 5 minutes, then pour over meatballs.
Step 5
Cook, covered, in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until carrots are tender and meatballs are cooked through. Cook uncovered for 10 minutes before removing from the oven.

Ingredients

  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 cup applesauce
  • 2 onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup bread crumbs
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 3 cups tomato juice
  • Flour
  • 4 carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste

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