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Ingredients
- 2 lb Grnd Beef Chuck
- 2 Tbsp. Margarine
- 1 x Med. Green Pepper, Minced
- 1 x Med. Onion, Minced
- 16 ounce (1 cn) Stewed Tomatoes
- 1/2 tsp Basil
- 1/4 tsp Thyme
- 2 Tbsp. Unbleached Flour
- 1 x Ital. Bread Basket
- 1 x Green peppr rings
- 1 x Cherry Tomatoes
Directions
- Lightly shape grnd beef into 1 1/2-inch balls. Lightly brown balls in margarine in large frying-pan, about 5 min. Add in the green pepper and onion to meatballs; cook 5 min, stirring occasionally. Drain tomatoes, reserving liquid. Add in tomatoes, all but 1/4 c tomato liquid, basil and thyme to meat balls. Cover tightly and cook slowly 5 min. Combine reserved tomato liquid with flour, stirring till smooth. Stir into meatballs, cover tightly and cook 5 min or possibly till slightly thick.
- Meanwhile prepare Italian Bread Basket and place on platter. Spoon meatball mix into and around bread. Garnish with green pepper rings and cherry tomatoes, if you like. Italian Bread Basket: 1 Loaf (16 ozs)
- Italian Bread, Unsliced1/4 C. Margarine, Melted1/4 C. Parmesan Cheese, Grated Cut a 3/4 slice from top of bread.
- With fork, scoop out inside of bread to create basket, leaving 1-inch bread on all sides and bottom of loaf. Place loaf on foil in shallow baking pan.
- Brush top, sides and inside of bread with melted margarine. Sprinkle loaf with Parmesan cheese, coating sides proportionately. Bake in warm oven (400 Degrees F.) for 10 min.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 143g | |
| Recipe makes 8 servings | |
| Calories 251 | |
| Calories from Fat 128 | 51% |
| Total Fat 14.22g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat 4.32g | 17% |
| Trans Fat 0.52g | |
| Cholesterol 59mg | 20% |
| Sodium 99mg | 4% |
| Potassium 371mg | 11% |
| Total Carbs 3.92g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.7g | 2% |
| Sugars 1.27g | 1% |
| Protein 25.4g | 41% |
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