Million Dollar Meatballs

I clipped this recipe from the Chicago Tribune
many years ago. It's a nice comfort dish
that's a change-up from my usual tomato
sauced Italian meatballs. I think it got it's
name because of the green spinach, or
 because it was the winning recipe.
Either way these are a winner.

I like to serve the meatballs and gravy

over flat noodles or mashed potatoes.

This uses an envelope of brown gravy mix
and lemon juice for great flavor.

 Combine; ground beef, breadcrumbs, parmesan
cheese, spinach, onion, seasonings, and eggs.

I use my hands to mix.

Roll into about 1-1/2" meatballs.

Heat 3T oil in a large skillet and brown the meatballs.

Spoon off any excess fat. 

Add 1-1/4 C water, the envelope of brown gravy 

mix and 2 T lemon juice. Stir to blend well and let

simmer for about 15-20 minutes to finish cooking

 the meatballs. I you like lots of gravy, (and 

who doesn't?), just double the gravy ingredients.

While they were simmering I made parmesan

mashed potatoes. Just add sour cream, garlic

salt, pepper, butter, and parmesan cheese to 

the cooked potatoes. Mash, adding a little milk

if needed. I like to use the the old-fashioned

hand potato masher. It's quicker than getting 

out the mixer and I find I make mashed

potatoes more often. It just seems like less fuss. 

Million Dollar Meatballs

1-1/2 lbs. ground beef

2 medium eggs

1/2 C breadcrumbs

1/4 C Parmesan cheese

1 T minced onion, fresh or dried

1 t salt

1/2 t pepper

1/4 t nutmeg

1 box frozen chopped spinach, 

-thawed and squeezed dry.

Combine all ingredients and mix well; form into 

1-1/2" meatballs and brown in 3 T hot oil in a large 

saucepan, turning to brown sides. Spoon out 

any excess fat. To the pan add:

1-1/4 C water

1 envelope brown gravy mix

 2 T lemon juice

 Stir the three ingredients into the pan; mix well. 

Simmer uncovered for 15-20 minutes , stirring 

occasionally until the meatballs are cooked 
through. Serve over buttered noodles 
or mashed potatoes. If you like lots of
gravy, double the gravy ingredients.

Serves 4

Enjoy!

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Between Naps On The Porch,
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