Beef / Pork

Balkan Meatballs takes several minutes to prepare.

Balkan Meatballs takes several minutes to cook.

Balkan Meatballs makes 8 servings.

The ingredients for Balkan Meatballs are:

1 Egg
1/4 Cup Milk
1/3 Cup Seasoned Croutons, Crushed
3/4 Tsp Salt
3/4 Tsp Sugar
1/4 Tsp Ground Ginger
1/4 Tsp Ground Nutmeg
1/4 Tsp Ground Allspice

2 1/2 Pounds Ground Turkey
2/3 Cup Onion, Chopped

NEED:
1-Gallon Freezer Bag
(OR 2 Quart Size Freezer Bags)





Need on Cooking Day:
8 Oz No Yolk Egg Noodles
2 Tbsp Butter
1/4 Cup Flour
2 Cups Milk
1/4 Cup Parsley, Chopped

Here is how you make Balkan Meatballs:

ONCE-A-MONTH COOKING (PG37)FREEZER INSTRUCTIONS:1. In a medium-size mixing bowl beat Egg with Milk.2. Add the Crushed Croutons, Salt, Sugar & Spices.3. Add Ground Turkey & Onion; mix thoroughly.4. Form walnut-size Meatballs and place on Cookie Sheet.5. Broil Meatballs until lighlty brown.6. Cool & Freeze in Ziplock Bag.BALKAN MEATBALLS COOKING INSTRUCTIONS:Remove Ziplock Bag from FREEZER & Noodles from the PANTRY (See other iotems "Needed on Cooking Day").1. Thaw Meatballs.2. Cook Noodles according to package directions.3. Melt butter in a large skillet over low heat.4. Add Flour and stir constantly until bubbly.5. Gradually stir in Milk, and heat to a boil over medium heat until sauce thickens.6. Add Meatballs and bring to a boil.7. Reduce heat and simmer covered 15 minutes (stirring occasionally).8. Serve over Noogles and garnish with ParsleyNumber of Servings: 8Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user DANANORTH.

The nutritional information for Balkan Meatballs is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 8
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 436.0

• Total Fat: 16.1 g
• Cholesterol: 133.8 mg
• Sodium: 390.1 mg
• Total Carbs: 28.3 g
• Dietary Fiber: 2.0 g
• Protein: 35.4 g