• 1 pound Star Ranch Angus^® ground beef (90% to 95% lean)
• 1/4 cup seasoned dry bread crumbs
• 1 egg
• 2 Tbsps water
• 1 tsp minced garlic
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp pepper
• 1 jar (14-1/2 ounces) pasta sauce, heated
• Hot cooked pasta or crusty Italian rolls (optional)

1. Heat oven to 400°F. Combine ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, water, garlic, salt and pepper in large bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 12 two-inch meatballs. Place on rack in broiler pan. Bake in 400°F oven 17 to 19, turning occasionally. 
2. Serve with pasta sauce over hot cooked pasta or as sandwiches in crusty Italian rolls, if desired.

 

Recipe and photo courtesy of The Beef Checkoff

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