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Meatloaf Meatballs
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Meatloaf Meatballs

Meatloaf Meatballs are like traditional meatloaf but with a twist. Serve with mashed potatoes and steamed broccoli for a quick dinner option!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Beef, Dinner, Meatballs
Servings: 6
Author: Jonathan Melendez

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing bowl

Ingredients

Meatloaf:

  • 2 pounds ground beef 85% or 90% lean
  • 1 small yellow onion finely diced
  • 1 small green bell pepper finely diced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup Panko or plain bread crumbs
  • 1/3 cup whole milk
  • 3 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Kosher salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika

Sauce:

  • 3/4 cup ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with foil and grease lightly with cooking spray, set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine all of the meatloaf ingredients and mix until evenly incorporated. You don't want to over-mix the meat at this point or you'll end up with dry tough meatballs. Shape and roll into balls about the size of golf balls and place on the prepared baking sheet, about 2 inches apart. Bake for 15 minutes.
  • In the meantime, mix together all of the sauce ingredients in a small bowl until well-combined. Remove the meatballs from the oven and then spoon a bit of the sauce over each meatball, making sure the tops are evenly coated in sauce. Return the pan to the oven and continue to bake for another 15 minutes.
  • Serve with mashed potatoes (or roasted potatoes) and your choice of steamed vegetable or salad. I like steamed broccoli, but sautéed peas would be great too! Enjoy!