Aunt Bessie Meatballs are truly a family favorite and are full of veggies. The meatballs are packed with shredded potatoes, carrots, and onions.
Aunt Bessie Meatballs
If you are looking for fun and easy things to make for dinner, my dad’s aunt created this Aunt Bessie Meatballs recipe. It has been a favorite in our family for YEARS. The balls themselves are packed with vegetables, which I love. And they’re full of flavor that everybody loves.Â
Veggie Packed Dinner
Of all of the things you could make for dinner, this meal is a big thumbs up! This veggie-packed recipe makes one pound of beef go far. You don’t feel guilty eating them knowing there is so much goodness inside! When I was a kid I had no idea how many veggies were in these, and I’m sure your kids won’t realize it either!
Make It With These
Several of our delicious meatball recipes can incorporate Aunt Bessie’s version of meatballs. Check out some of these options, and consider the substitution to make the meal even healthier and more filling.
- Sweet and Spicy Slow Cooker Meatballs are sure to be a crowd favorite. Sweet with a little kick, they’re perfect for game day or any day!
- Crock Pot Sweet and Sour Meatballs are great for a weeknight meal when you don’t have a lot of time but you want to make something your family is going to love.
- Easiest Instant Pot Meatballs definitely live up to their name. No browning or sauteeing. Just throw them in and be amazed by the results.
Something on the Side
If you’re looking for ideas to serve on the side of this great recipe, you might want to consider adding some rice. Rice rounds out the meatball meal and is a great complement to the entire meal. Try Easy Garden Vegetable Rice, or Lemon Rice for an added zip of flavor. Maybe you’re in the mood for a quick Stovetop Rice Pilaf with Orzo. The possibilties are endless.
How to Make Aunt Bessie Meatballs
Ingredients
Meatballs
- 1 pound ground beef
- 3 carrots shredded
- 1 large potato shredded (raw)
- 1 yellow onion grated
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- red pepper flakes to taste
- salt and pepper to taste
Sauce
- 10.5 ounces cream of chicken
- 10.5 ounces cream of mushroom
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Mix meatball ingredients together.
- Roll into large meatballs and place in a lightly greased 9 x 13 baking dish or large casserole (you will have to put them pretty close together and that's ok).
- Bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Whisk sauce ingredients together in a medium sized mixing bowl until creamy.
- Remove meatballs from the oven. Pour sauce evenly over the meatballs.
- Return meatballs to the oven and bake for another 15-20 minutes (or until sides are hot and bubbly).
- Serve over rice or mashed potatoes.
Equipment
- 9x13 inch pan
