National Men Make Dinner Day
Posted by: Melissa on October 30, 2009When: November 7 … One day set aside for “Non-Cooking Men Only” in the kitchen.
Give wives a break and let the men whip up some culinary delight with no help from family members. In the true spirit of Men Make Dinner Day, barbeques are not allowed!
Men, here’s an easy dinner selection from the checkoff-funded Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner Web site — no grill required!
Baked Italian Meatballs
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef (90% to 95% lean)
1/4 cup seasoned dry bread crumbs
1 egg
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 jar (14-1/2 ounces) pasta sauce, heated
Hot cooked pasta or crusty Italian rolls (optional)
Instructions
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.
2. Serve with pasta sauce over hot cooked pasta or as sandwiches in crusty Italian rolls, if desired.