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meatball heroes

(1 rating)
Cake_Nonny avatar
Recipe by
Teresa Malkemus
@Cake_Nonny
Bloomington, IN

Got this recipe from a co-worker a few years ago. My husband loves these.

(1 rating)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 5 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For meatball heroes

  • 2 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 1/2 clove
    garlic
  • 1- 8 oz. can
    tomato sauce
  • 1/4 c
    dry onion soup mix
  • 1 tsp
    sugar
  • 1/2 tsp
    oregano, dried
  • 1/2 c
    milk
  • 1/3 c
    bread crumbs, dry
  • 1 lb
    ground beef
  • 2 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 6
    hero buns, toasted
  • 1 c
    water
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1 dash
    pepper

How To Make meatball heroes

  • 1
    In saucepan heat first 2 ingredients together.
  • 2
    Stir in next 4 ingredients and 1 cup water.
  • 3
    Gently boil, uncovered, about 10 to 15 minutes; stir occasionally till slightly thickened.
  • 4
    Combine milk, crumbs, salt and pepper.
  • 5
    Add meat; mix well.
  • 6
    Shape into 24 small balls; brown in hot olive oil.
  • 7
    Add to sauce; cook, covered, 20 minutes.
  • 8
    Serve 4 meatballs with sauce in each bun.
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