Meatball and Zucchini Italiano


Course : Beef
Serves: 4
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Ingredients:


1 Pound Hamburger -- 80% lean

1/2 Cup Soft Bread Crumbs

1/4 Cup Onion -- finely chopped

1 large Egg -- beaten

3/4 Teaspoon Garlic Salt -- divided

1/4 Teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper

14 1/2 Ounces Italian-Style Stewed Tomatoes

1 Cup Water -- divided

1 Teaspoon Instant Beef Bouillon Granules

1 1/2 Tablespoons Cornstarch

2 Cups Zucchini -- sliced

2 Cups Cooked Pasta
 

Preparation / Directions:


Combine ground beef, bread crumbs, onion, celery, 1/2 teaspoon of the garlic salt and red pepper. Shape into 12 balls and brown in a large, heavy, nonstick skillet over medium heat. Pour off drippings. Break up tomatoes; add to skillet with 3/4 cup water, beef bouillon granules and remaining 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt. Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer, covered, 15 minutes. Dissolve cornstarch in remaining 1/4 cup water. Stir cornstarch mixture and zucchini into skillet with meatballs and continue cooking, covered for 5 minutes. Serve over cooked pasta.


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