Gingersnap Meatballs

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 3/4 c. bread crumbs
  • 1 medium onion, minced fine
  • 2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. black pepper
  • 6 tsp. lemon juice
  • 2 Tbsp. water
  • 4 Tbsp. margarine
  • 2 1/2 c. beef broth
  • 1/2 c. brown sugar
  • 3/4 c. gingersnap crumbs

Instructions

  1. Mix meat, bread crumbs, onion, salt, pepper, 3 teaspoons lemon juice and water in bowl.
  2. Mix well; form into 1-inch balls.
  3. Heat margarine in medium skillet; brown meatballs.
  4. Remove balls from pan.
  5. Add beef broth and 3 teaspoons lemon juice to pan drippings. Bring to boil; add brown sugar and gingersnap crumbs.
  6. Add meatballs to sauce; cook, covered, 10 minutes.
  7. Stir once; allow to simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

591 kcal 30% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 12g 24% DV
Total Fat 31.3g 40% DV
Carbs 71.1g 26% DV
Fiber 8.3g 30% DV
Sugar 28g 56% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10293.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 586.5mg 12% DV
Cholesterol 18mg 6% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 29mcg 3% DV
Vitamin C 0.9mg 1% DV
Vitamin D 0mcg
Calcium 204.3mg 16% DV
Iron 4.9mg 27% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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