Classic Meatballs

A classic recipe to use for meatballs and meatloaf..

1medium onion (about 3 ounces) quartered

½cup fresh parsley leaves

2slices day-old firm bread, torn into pieces

1pound boneless chuck, cut into 1-inch pieces

1pound boneless pork, cut into 1-inch pieces

¼cup nonfat dry milk 1½ teaspoons kosher salt

½teaspoon ground nutmeg

¼teaspoon dried thyme

2 large eggs

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cup cold water

Makes approximately 32 meatballs

Approximate preparation time (meatballs): 10 minutes plus 25 minutes for cooking

Approximate preparation time (meatloaf):

10 minutes plus 90 minutes for cooking

Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large work bowl of the Cuisinart® Food Processor. Put the onion, parsley, bread, meat, dry milk and spices into the work bowl; pulse 4 to 6 times and then process until finely chopped. Add the eggs and water and pulse until just combined; be careful not to overprocess.

Shape the mixture into balls, 2 tablespoons each. Arrange them in a single layer in a baking dish and bake at 375°F for 25 minutes or simmer in tomato sauce until cooked through.

To make meatloaf: Pack the mixture into a 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan and bake at 375°F for about 90 minutes, until the top is well browned and the internal temperature registers 160°F.

Nutritional information per serving (1 meatball):

Calories 78 (55% from fat) carb. 2g pro. 7g fat 5g

sat. fat 2g chol. 31mg sod. 125mg calc. 20mg fiber 0g

Nutritional information per serving (1 1-inch slice meatloaf):

Calories 376 (55% from fat) carb. 10g pro. 31g fat 22g sat. fat 8g chol. 151mg sod. 601mg calc. 95mg fiber 1g

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