Baked Meatballs

Ingredients:

1 Tbsp. vegetable oil

3 Tbsp. minced onion

1 lb. lean (85/15) ground beef

1 egg(s)

1/2 c. bread crumbs

1/3 c. milk

1/8 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. pepper

1 1/2 tsp. onion powder

1/2 tsp. garlic powder

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Grease baking sheet lightly with oil.
2. In a small skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil and add onions. Cook over medium heat until tender, about 3 minutes.
3. In a bowl, mix remaining ingredients together. Add cooked onions and mix well.
4. Shape into 12 meatballs and place on baking sheet.
5. Bake until thoroughly cooked, about 10-12 minutes.

Yield: 12 meatballs
Serving Size: 2 meatballs is 1.5 oz meat/ meat alternate for a 3-5 year old at lunch/supper.
Credit: Twist and Sprout Cookbook