My mother in law makes these and they are fabulous. Super easy too. These take hardly any time at all. I make a big batch so that I can freeze them. I put them in little ziplock bags - about 6-8 in a bag - so that I can quickly add them to pasta or soup. Kids love them and they are delich!
1-2 lbs Beef or Turkey
Oatmeal
Breadcrumbs
Grated cheese
Dry Mustard
Oregano
Egg
Ground Almonds (from Trader Joes) (these are not necessary, but add some extra protein)
I put 1 to 2 pounds of ground beef or turkey or a combination in a bowl. Then I add one or all of the following: oatmeal, breadcrumbs, parmesan or grated cheese.
Then I add, salt, pepper, dry mustard and oregano (if I want it to have an Italian flavor) and an egg. I mix it up well and add more eggs if it appears dry.
I then make one very small meatball and microwave it for a 10 seconds or so, so I can taste the meatball. After tasting the meatball adjust the seasonings.
I then make the meatballs and bake them on a broiler pan in the a 375 oven for about 20 minutes. Turning them once while they are cooking. You may have to adjust the time if you make really big or small meatballs.
I use a broiler pan or a cooling rack over a baking pan so the fat can drop to the bottom pan while they cook.
If you are going to freeze them, I would put them in a single layer on a wax paper lined pan for about 15 minutes. Then I move them to plastic pages or containers. By freezing them first they should not stick to each other.
You can add these to pasta for a last minute meal or even just snack on them. :)
