Beef Mixture for Meatballs, Meat Loaf or Burgers
Originally submitted by Peter Gerry and modified by Kaboose.com
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Busy cooks will appreciate having a big batch of this versatile three-for-one mix on hand. Freeze it in individual portions that can be pulled out for quick homemade meals on hectic weeknights.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 4 slices white bread - soaked with water, squeezed out and broken into tiny pieces
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup grated Romano cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/4 cup minced onion (optional)
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 jar spaghetti sauce
or - 3 tablespoons ketchup
or - 4 tablespoons steak sauce
Cooking Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, bread, eggs, cheese, parsley and onion and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- For meatballs: Form mixture into golf size balls and brown in a large skillet over medium heat for 5 to 10 minutes, or until well browned. Add to your favorite spaghetti sauce and simmer until meatballs are completely cooked through, about 15 to 20 minutes.
- For meatloaf: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Add 3 tablespoons ketchup to mixture, mix well, form into a loaf and place in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 75 to 90 minutes.
- For burgers: Add 3 to 4 tablespoons steak sauce to mixture, mix well and form into patties. Saute in a large skillet over medium heat for 10 to 15 minutes, or to desired doneness.
Nutrition Facts
Servings per Recipe: 9
Amount Per Serving
- calories: 404cal
- total fat: 30.7g
- cholesterol: 164mg
- sodium: 388mg
- carbohydrates: 8.8g
- fiber: 0.5g
- protein: 22.1g
Preparation Time: 20 min.
Ready In: 20 min.
Servings: 9
Ready In: 20 min.
Servings: 9
