How to Make Appetizer Meatballs

Mini-meatballs are a fun and delicious appetizer. This recipe also includes a delicious sauce. If you like, make the meatballs larger and serve with your favorite pasta dish.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. MEATBALLS:
   
   1 large egg
   1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
   1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese
   1 Tablespoon parsley
   1/2 Tablespoon garlic powder
   salt and pepper to taste
   1 pound lean ground beef

2. Mix all meatball ingredients together in a large bowl. Roll marble sized balls and set aside.

3. Heat 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Brown meatballs in oil, moving around often so all sides are browned. When all meatballs are browned, place in a greased baking dish.

4. SAUCE:
   
   1 large can tomato paste
   2 cans water
   1/3 cup sugar
   dash salt
   
   Mix all sauce ingredients together.

5. Pour sauce mixture over meatballs. Cover and heat in 350 degree for 1 to 2 hours.

Tips & Warnings

• If desired, you can cook these meatballs in a slow cooker.