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Sweet & Sour Meatballs


Easy peasy semi-homemade meatballs (thanks to store-bought marinara sauce) that are always finished till the last drop! I always think I’ll freeze half but there’s never any left!

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Sweet & Sour Meatballs

2 lbs. ground beef
2 eggs
1/2 cup flavored breadcrumbs
1 tsp granulated garlic powder
Salt & pepper, to taste
26oz marinara sauce
1 cup water
14oz can whole berry cranberry sauce
Juice of 2 lemons

Method:

Mix the beef, eggs, crumbs and spices. Add the marinara sauce to the pot. Add water to the jar and shake it up to get out all the sauce from the bar, add to the pot with cranberry sauce. Bring to a simmer while you roll out the meatballs. Add the lemon juice, whisk, then add meatballs. Allow the meatballs to simmer for a few minutes to set before gently mixing, then simmer for 1 hour. Serve with rice or pasta.

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2-Ingredient Lazy Meatballs

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2-Ingredient Lazy Meatballs

We all have those days. You know, when you’re up all night with a sick child (or spouse) and you walk around in a daze barely able to cope. Or when you’re just too tired or sick to even think of making supper. Cereal and milk or grilled cheese will do every now and then, but it’s great to have a quick and easy meal that’s also healthy and hearty – to fall back on.

Would you believe it if I told you that you could make meatballs with just 2 ingredients? That’s right – just TWO ingredients! It’s why I call ’em lazy meatballs. But you know what? You’d never know it. I serve these up in front of my kiddies and they are as thankful as ever. You’d think I slaved over them for hours. They’re tasty, moist and perfect over some rice or spaghetti.

Actually, speaking of spaghetti, I’ll tell you something else. I usually prepare a big batch of these babies. The first night, I serve em up over rice. Then, the next night, I take whatever’s left and mash ’em up with a potato masher. The meatballs fall apart into the marinara for a split-second “bolognese”. I spoon the meat sauce right over some spaghetti and I’m the best momma ever.

The secret to these meatballs is NOT to use lean ground beef. The extra fat keeps the meatballs moist, so you don’t need to add anything else to them. The minimal handling of the meat as well as the small size of the meatballs also contribute to their tenderness.

Lazy 2-ingredient Meatballs

1 pkg ground beef (not lean)
1 jar marinara sauce
1/2 jar water

Method:

Bring marinara sauce and water to a simmer. Roll ground beef into golf-sized balls and add to the sauce. Simmer meatballs gently for 1-2 hours, stirring occasionally, so meatballs don’t stick to the bottom of the pot.

Day 2 Leftovers: Split-Second Bolognese

Mash leftover meatballs into the sauce using a potato masher. Serve over spaghetti.

 

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