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tiny little meatballs !

(2 ratings)
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Recipe by
Colleen Sowa
@colleenlucky7
La Crosse, WI

These little meatballs are worth making and freezing... When you are in a hurry... just have them thawed out and add to some pasta and sauce, sandwiches, soups and stews... the possibilities are endless!!! Remember to always Play With Your Food...!!! XO

(2 ratings)
yield 200 or more (depending on the size you make them)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 50 Min
method Pan Fry

Ingredients For tiny little meatballs !

  • 1 1/2 lb
    pork sausage
  • 1 1/2 lb
    ground beef
  • 1 1/2 lb
    ground turkey
  • 1/2 tsp
    cayenne pepper
  • 2 tsp
    garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp
    each: salt, pepper, italian seasoning
  • 1 Tbsp
    basil, dried
  • 5 lg
    eggs
  • 1 1/2
    sleves of saltine crackers (crushed very well)
  • 2 lg
    onions (minced very fine)
  • 1 lg
    bell pepper (any color... but i like red) (minced fine)

How To Make tiny little meatballs !

  • 1
    Mix all together very well. Leave sit in the refrigerator for 10 minutes.
  • 2
    Using a teaspoon, make 1/2 - inch size meat balls. Put them in a skillet with a little olive oil. Cook until browned. Set on a baking sheet, when baking sheet is full, put it in a 350 degree oven for 10 minutes. Repeat until all are done.
  • 3
    **** Let cool. Put some into 1 quart zipper bags. Freeze. When you need them, thaw completely before useing.
  • 4
    **** Use these meatballs on pizzas, in spaghetti, or in soups. **** My 3 year old grandson likes to make "baby meatball sandwiches"
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