Thrifty Meat Balls
Thrifty Meat Balls are hearty, flavorful, and budget-friendly, perfect for a comforting family meal. Juicy meatballs simmered in a creamy mushroom sauce with rice and seasonings make this dish satisfying and versatile, ideal for those craving classic comfort food with a savory twist.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Combine ground chuck, chopped onion, uncooked rice, cracker crumbs, milk, salt, pepper, and poultry seasoning in a bowl.
- Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Shape the mixture into meatballs and brown them on all sides in a skillet.
- Add the cream of mushroom soup diluted with hot water to the skillet.
- Cover and simmer for about 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through.
- Remove from heat and stir in the canned mushrooms.
- Bring the mixture to a boil and serve hot with mashed potatoes and green beans.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
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).