Carla's Basic Meatballs

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A snap to make and a breeze to freeze! This is a basic recipe for meatballs suitable for all uses. Feel free to be creative and add any additional spices or flavors you need to suit your tastes.

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Steps

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Mix ground beef , egg , onion , carrots , breadcrumbs , milk , worcestershire sauce , salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste together.

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Shape mixture by tablespoonfuls into 1-1 / 2-inch balls.

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Place the meatballs in a lightly greased 13x9x2-inch or 15-1 / 2x9-1 / 2x1-inch baking dish.

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Bake , uncovered , in a 400 degree fahrenheit oven until light brown , about 20 to 25 minutes.

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Drain off any excess fat.

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Use meatballs as desired.

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Freezing:.

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Cover and allow meatballs to cool slightly before freezing.

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No special equipment is needed in the preparation for freezing.

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Ziplock bags work fine for me.

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Allow meatballs to thaw about 30 minutes at room temperature before using.

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Use as desired with your favorite recipes.

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Ingredients

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lean ground beef, egg, onion, carrot, green pepper, italian seasoned breadcrumbs, milk, worcestershire sauce, salt, fresh ground black pepper