Mom's Applesauce Meatballs

Savor the heartwarming flavors of comfort food with Mom's Applesauce Meatballs, a crowd-pleasing recipe that blends savory and sweet in the most delectable way. Juicy, oven-baked meatballs made from a perfectly seasoned mix of ground beef, breadcrumbs, onion, and garlic are cozied up in a luscious applesauce glaze featuring hints of tangy ketchup, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar. This quick and easy dish is ready in just 45 minutes and is perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings. Serve these tender meatballs over fluffy rice, creamy mashed potatoes, or egg noodles, or enjoy them on their own as a satisfying appetizer. Packed with classic homemade goodness and a unique twist, these applesauce meatballs will have everyone asking for seconds!

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground beef
• 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs
• 1 large Egg
• 0.25 cup Onion, finely chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.75 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 1 cup Applesauce (unsweetened)
• 0.5 cup Ketchup
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, chopped onion, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly combined.

Step 3

Using clean hands or a scoop, form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 4

Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until they are browned and cooked through.

Step 5

While the meatballs are baking, prepare the sauce. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the applesauce, ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and olive oil. Stir well and let the mixture simmer for 5-7 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

Step 6

Once the meatballs are cooked, transfer them to the saucepan with the applesauce glaze. Gently stir to coat the meatballs evenly with the sauce.

Step 7

Reduce the heat to low and let the meatballs simmer in the sauce for an additional 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 8

Serve the applesauce meatballs warm over rice, mashed potatoes, or noodles, or enjoy them as an appetizer straight from the skillet.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1035.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1746.5

Total Fat 105.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 36.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.3g
Cholesterol 520.6mg	0%
Sodium 3601.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 122.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.0g	0%
Total Sugars 68.2g
Protein 91.7g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 145.1mg	0%
Iron 12.0mg	0%
Potassium 1488.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 52.5%

Protein: 20.3%

Carbs: 27.2%