I was making meatloaf but had too much to fit into the pan. Silly mistake. Then, the thought that changed our night… maybe our life… popped into my head, “The children will not eat meatloaf, but they DO eat meatballs.” So, I grabbed a cookie dough scoop and went to work on the remaining meat mixture.
Not only was dinner a hit, but the meatballs took half the time to cook! This recipe would be a perfect solution for those busy weeknight dinners and it’s picky-eater approved!
RECIPE: Meatloaf Meatballs
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground chuck
- 4 slices bread minced in a food processor
- 2 eggs beaten slightly
- 1/2 cup minced onion
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- Ketchup & mustard for glaze
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Toss all of the ingredients except for the ketchup and mustard into a food processor or stand mixer. Mix until well blended.
- Use a medium-sized scoop to make meatballs (1 to 1/2 inch). Place on a baking sheet and bake for 20 to 30 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.
- Remove the meatballs from the oven and drizzle with ketchup and mustard. Swirl slightly with the back of a spoon. Return the meatballs to the oven for five minutes.
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Brilliant! Love, love, LOVE this idea!!!
Wonderful! If you try it, let me know what you think. 🙂
One Smart Mama for sure…they look mouth-watering! Meatloaf is one of my favorite dishes.
Thank you, my sweet friend. I love meatloaf too. Probably too much. That’s why I look like I carry meatloaf around on my behind. 😉
Im making this to tonight! We don’t eat red meat so I hope it turns out with turkey.
You might want to add more W-sauce with turkey since it can be so bland. Let me know how it turns out. 🙂
I tried these tonight, just changed the seasonings a bit to our tastes..they were great. Even my picky “won’t try anything new” son eventually ate all of his 🙂 Thanks!
Great idea. Meatballs also cook quicker than meatloaf, this is a win win!