Granny'S Good Meatballs

Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Cuisine: American

Granny's Good Meatballs are hearty, flavorful, and family-friendly, combining tender beef with spaghetti pieces in a savory tomato sauce for a comforting meal.

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground chuck
  • Uncooked broken spaghetti (amount as desired)
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp salt
  • Dash of pepper

Instructions

  1. Mix ground chuck, beaten egg, salt, pepper, and uncooked broken spaghetti in a bowl.
  2. Form the mixture into meatballs.
  3. Brown the meatballs in a skillet until all sides are golden.
  4. Add 2 cups of tomato juice, cover, and simmer gently for 30 minutes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

171 kcal 9% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5.4g 11% DV
Total Fat 2.8g 4% DV
Carbs 31.5g 11% DV
Fiber 1.2g 4% DV
Sugar 6.8g 14% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10254.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 477.3mg 10% DV
Cholesterol 73.3mg 24% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 24.5mcg 3% DV
Vitamin C 24.1mg 27% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 104.3mg 8% DV
Iron 2.3mg 13% DV
Diet fit Under 400 cal Low-fat
Contains Egg

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

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

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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