Golden Nugget Meatballs Recipe
Summary
Main IngredientBeef
Ingredients
| Ground beef | 1 1/2 Pound | |
| Soft bread crumbs | 1 1/2 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Green pepper | 1/3 Cup (16 tbs), chopped | |
| Dry mustard | 1/4 Teaspoon | |
| Garlic salt | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
| Salt | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Pepper | 1/8 Teaspoon | |
| Egg | 1 , beaten | |
| Catsup | 1/3 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| 16 3/4-in. cubes sharp Cheddar cheese | ||
| 3 tbsp. lard or drippings | ||
| 2 8-oz. cans tomato sauce | ||
Directions
Combine the beef, bread crumbs, green pepper, mustard, garlic salt, salt, pepper, egg and catsup and mix well.
Shape into 16 balls, allowing 3 to 4 tablespoons per ball.
Place a cheese cube in the center of each meatball, shaping the beef mixture around the cheese.
Brown the meatballs in the lard, then pour off the drippings.
Add the tomato sauce, then cover tightly and simmer for 20 minutes.
Remove cover and continue simmering for 5 to 10 minutes or until sauce is slightly thickened.
Serve over spaghetti, if desired.
Shape into 16 balls, allowing 3 to 4 tablespoons per ball.
Place a cheese cube in the center of each meatball, shaping the beef mixture around the cheese.
Brown the meatballs in the lard, then pour off the drippings.
Add the tomato sauce, then cover tightly and simmer for 20 minutes.
Remove cover and continue simmering for 5 to 10 minutes or until sauce is slightly thickened.
Serve over spaghetti, if desired.
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