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Meatballs on English Muffin
  • 25 MINUTES COOK TIME
  • 30 MINUTES TOTAL TIME
PHOTO BY LAURA HEINEMAN
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Ingredients

  • 3 cloves garlic , peeled and minced
  • 1 lb. lean ground beef, 90% lean, or ground turkey
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1 small onion
  • 14 oz. can crushed tomatoes
  • 2 whole wheat English muffins

Directions

Mise En Place

  • Preheat oven to 425°F.
  • Measure out all ingredients.
  • Finely chop onion.
  • Peel and mince garlic. Line baking tray with aluminum foil.

Prepare

  • In a medium pot, bring crushed tomatoes to a simmer. Cook pasta according to package directions.
  • In a medium bowl, mix the meatball ingredients together and shape into balls(about 24 meatballs).
  • Arrange meatballs on prepared baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until cooked through (it should read 160°F for ground beef and 165°F for ground turkey). Add cooked meatballs to the warmed tomatoes.

Serve and enjoy!

  • Serve meatballs and sauce over English muffins.

Recipe in Action

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  • 8 Servings
  • Difficulty: Intermediate
Click here for Nutrition Facts Nutrition Tip

Whole wheat and other whole-grain cereals may promote gut health and reduce your risk of colon cancer.

Cultural Facts

Though most people think of Italy when it comes to meatballs, many countries and cultures have their own versions as well!

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