I clipped this recipe from the Chicago Tribune
many years ago. It's a nice comfort dish
that's a change-up from my usual tomato
sauced Italian meatballs. I think it got it's
name because of the green spinach, or
because it was the winning recipe.
Either way these are a winner.
many years ago. It's a nice comfort dish
that's a change-up from my usual tomato
sauced Italian meatballs. I think it got it's
name because of the green spinach, or
because it was the winning recipe.
Either way these are a winner.
This uses an envelope of brown gravy mix
and lemon juice for great flavor.
Combine; ground beef, breadcrumbs, parmesan
cheese, spinach, onion, seasonings, and eggs.
I use my hands to mix.
Roll into about 1-1/2" meatballs.
Heat 3T oil in a large skillet and brown the meatballs.
and lemon juice for great flavor.
Combine; ground beef, breadcrumbs, parmesan
cheese, spinach, onion, seasonings, and eggs.
I use my hands to mix.
Roll into about 1-1/2" meatballs.
Heat 3T oil in a large skillet and brown the meatballs.
Spoon off any excess fat.
Add 1-1/4 C water, the envelope of brown gravy
mix and 2 T lemon juice. Stir to blend well and let
simmer for about 15-20 minutes to finish cooking
the meatballs. I you like lots of gravy, (and
who doesn't?), just double the gravy ingredients.
While they were simmering I made parmesan
mashed potatoes. Just add sour cream, garlic
salt, pepper, butter, and parmesan cheese to
the cooked potatoes. Mash, adding a little milk
if needed. I like to use the the old-fashioned
hand potato masher. It's quicker than getting
out the mixer and I find I make mashed
Million Dollar Meatballs
1-1/2 lbs. ground beef
2 medium eggs
1/2 C breadcrumbs
1/4 C Parmesan cheese
1 T minced onion, fresh or dried
1 t salt
1/2 t pepper
1/4 t nutmeg
1 box frozen chopped spinach,
-thawed and squeezed dry.
Combine all ingredients and mix well; form into
1-1/2" meatballs and brown in 3 T hot oil in a large
saucepan, turning to brown sides. Spoon out
any excess fat. To the pan add:
1-1/4 C water
1 envelope brown gravy mix
2 T lemon juice
Stir the three ingredients into the pan; mix well.
Simmer uncovered for 15-20 minutes , stirring
occasionally until the meatballs are cooked
through. Serve over buttered noodles
or mashed potatoes. If you like lots of
gravy, double the gravy ingredients.
through. Serve over buttered noodles
or mashed potatoes. If you like lots of
gravy, double the gravy ingredients.
Serves 4
Enjoy!
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Million dollar meatballs sound wonderful; especially over Parmesan mashed potatoes.
ReplyDeleteBlessings dear. Catherine
I love meatballs! YUM!! Your recipe sounds wonderful. The mashed potatoes sound marvelous to.
ReplyDeleteI love meatballs and I'm always in the look out for new recipes and yours sound yummy, Rita May!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sending me the récipe, I will soon try it!
Have a lovely weekend ahead.
FABBY
Is there a substitute for spinach?
ReplyDeleteMy mother-in-law would make meatballs with raisins and pine cone nuts.
Gone to try escarole for the spinach.
J
This sounds delicious!
ReplyDeleteSherry