Makes: 8 servings (3 meatballs)

Make your own meatballs to use now or freeze them for a quick dinner at another time.

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef, 90% lean (or ground turkey)
• 1 egg
• 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1/2 cup bread crumbs
• 1/2 cup milk, 1% (or non-fat)
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon onion powder

Directions

1. Mix all ingredients, shape into balls (about 24 meatballs)

2. Arrange on baking sheets that have been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.

3. Bake at 425°F for 12-15 minutes. It is best to use a food safety thermometer to check for doneness (it should read 160°F for ground beef and 165°F for ground turkey).

4. If meatballs are being saved for future use, chill rapidly; package in amounts needed per meal and freeze immediately.

Source: Simple Healthy Recipes Oklahoma Nutrition Information and Education ONIE Project

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe, (3 meatballs)