Serve these bite-size Weight Watchers Italian Meatballs as an appetizer or hors d’oeuvre, or combine with pasta or rice for a main course.
Weight Watchers Italian Meatballs
Category Comfort Food Meatballs
Serve these bite-size Weight Watchers Italian Meatballs as an appetizer or hors d'oeuvre, or combine with pasta or rice for a main course.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tsp regular butter
- 1 1/2 tsp olive oil
- 1 large uncooked onion(s), minced
- 1 pound(s) uncooked lean ground beef
- 1 large egg(s), beaten
- 1 Tbsp parsley, fresh, finely minced (or 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning)
- 3/4 tsp table salt
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup(s) canned beef broth, or chicken broth
- 1/4 cup(s) white wine
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt butter and oil over medium heat. Add onions; cook, stirring occasionally, until they start to caramelize, 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.
