Easy Chili-Spiced Meatballs in Tomato Soup Sauce
📜 Collection: UK15 | ✍️ Attribution: Unknown | 📂 Category: Entrees A quick and easy retro recipe for ground beef meatballs, browned and then baked in a simple, savory sauce made from tomato soup and chili powder. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 mins | 40 mins | None | 4-5 servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Large bowl
- Large skillet
- Oven-safe baking dish or skillet
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 pound | Ground Beef | Standard |
| 1/3 cup | Bread Crumbs | Fine dry |
| 2 tablespoons | Onion | Minced |
| 1 teaspoon | Salt | Standard |
| 3/4 teaspoon | Pepper | Standard |
| 1 | Egg | Slightly beaten |
| 1 can | Campbell’s Tomato Soup | Divided for mixture and sauce |
| 2 tablespoons | Shortening | For browning |
| 1 teaspoon | Chili Powder | For sauce |
| 1/4 cup | Water | For sauce |
Instructions
Step 1: Form the Meatballs
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- In a large bowl, combine 1 pound of Ground Beef, 1/3 cup of Bread Crumbs, 2 tablespoons of Onion, 1 teaspoon of Salt, 3/4 teaspoon of Pepper, 1 Egg, and 1/4 cup of the Campbell’s Tomato Soup.
- Shape the mixture firmly into uniform 1-inch meatballs until all mixture is used.
Step 2: Brown and Bake
- In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of Shortening over medium heat and brown the Ground Beef meatballs on all sides until nicely seared and golden brown.
- In a separate bowl, mix the remaining Campbell’s Tomato Soup, 1 teaspoon of Chili Powder, and 1/4 cup of Water to create a smooth sauce.
- Pour the chili-tomato sauce evenly over the browned meatballs in the skillet.
- Cover the skillet or transfer to a baking dish, and bake in the 350°F oven for about 30 minutes until bubbling, thickened, and cooked through.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Unbaked assembled meatballs can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours before browning, or fully cooked meatballs can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
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