Italian Meatballs

When it gets cold and blustery outside, I start craving comfort food. These yummy meatballs will melt in your mouth, and best of all, you don't have to stand over the stove while they brown! The added turkey makes these super tender and lower in fat. I have to give MommaBird credit for that idea. This recipe makes plenty to eat now and to freeze for later.

Meatball Ingredients:
1 1/2 pounds of lean ground beef
10 oz of ground turkey (half of a package)
3/4 c dry bread crumbs
1/3 c milk
1/2 t salt
1/2 t Worcestershire sauce
1/4 t pepper
1 large egg
1/2 sweet red pepper diced (optional)
Fresh basil (optional)

1. Heat oven to 400º
2. Mix all meatball ingredients. (rolling up your sleeves and use your hands works best here)
3. Shape mixture into 1 1/2” meatballs.
4. Place the meatballs into an ungreased pan.
5. Bake uncovered 20-25 min. (until no longer pink in the center and juices run clear)
6. Add to your favorite sauce and serve over pasta or on crusty Italian bread.

Sauce Ingredients:
1 Jar of your favorite spaghetti sauce
1 can of diced tomatoes with italian seasonings
1 can of tomato sauce

Mix together and simmer over low, stirring often.