Italian Meatballs

Italian Meatballs

courtesy of WWonline

Ingredients

1 1/2 tsp regular butter

1 1/2 tsp olive oil

1 large uncooked onion, minced

1 pound uncooked lean ground beef

1 large egg, beaten

1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely minced (or 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning)

3/4 tsp table salt

1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

1/4 cup canned beef broth, or chick broth

1/4 cup white wine

Instructions

In a large skillet, melt butter and oil over medium heat. Add onions; cook, sitting occassionally, until they start to carmelize, about 8 to 10 minutes. Remove onions to a large mixing bowl and add beef, egg, parsley (or Italian seasoning), salt and red pepper flakes; mix well to combine. With damp hands, roll forty-eight 1/2-inch meatballs.

Place same skillet over medium-low heat. Add meatballs, broth and wine; simmer until cooked through, gently turning meatballs once during cooking, about 20 minutes. Yields 4 meatballs per serving.

WW Points Plus Value: 2

Prep time: 12 minutes

Cook time: 32 minutes

Serves: 12