How to Make Kid's Favorite Meatballs - A Step-by-Step Guide

Meatballs are a classic comfort food that both kids and adults love. Easy to make and versatile, meatballs can be served with pasta, in a sandwich, or as a standalone dish. This recipe for Kid's Favorite Meatballs is sure to be a hit with the little ones, and it's a great way to get them involved in the kitchen.

Making meatballs with kids is a fun and educational activity that teaches them about cooking, measuring ingredients, and following directions. Plus, they'll be more likely to ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed tomato soup
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed chicken and rice soup
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 egg
  • ⅛ cup milk
  • 2 slices bread

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Saute green pepper and onion for 5 minutes, or until tender. Stir in the tomato soup, chicken & rice soup and the water and bring to boil. Reduce heat to low and allow to simmer.
  • Meanwhile, in a separate bowl, combine the ground beef, egg and milk. Break the bread into very small pieces and add to the bowl. Mix together well. (Note: The kids love to use their hands to mix this. Be sure they wash them well before AND afterward to avoid any contamination.)
  • Shape the meat mixture into meatballs and drop them into the soup mixture. Continue to simmer over low heat, uncovered, for 45 to 60 minutes. Stir occasionally, but be very careful not to break the meatballs.
  • Nutrition

    364 cal.

    • Total Fat: 25g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 103mg
    • Sodium: 749mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 18g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 17g
    • Vitamin C: 47mg
    • Calcium: 50mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 434mg