Directions:
- Lightly shape ground beef into 1 1/2-inch balls.
- Lightly brown balls in margarine in large frying-pan, about 5 minutes.
- Add the green pepper and onion to meatballs; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Drain tomatoes, reserving liquid.
- Add tomatoes, all but 1/4 c tomato liquid, basil and thyme to meat balls.
- Cover tightly and cook slowly 5 minutes.
- Combine reserved tomato liquid with flour, stirring until smooth.
- Stir into meatballs, cover tightly and cook 5 minutes or until slightly thick.
- Meanwhile prepare Italian Bread Basket and place on platter.
- Spoon meatball mixture into and around bread.
- Garnish with green pepper rings and cherry tomatoes, if desired.
- Italian Bread Basket:
- 1 Loaf (16 ozs) Italian Bread, Unsliced
- 1/4 Cup Margarine, Melted
- 1/4 Cup Parmesan Cheese, Grated
- Cut a 3/4 slice from top of bread.
- With fork, scoop out inside of bread to form basket, leaving 1-inch bread on all sides and bottom of loaf.
- Place loaf on foil in shallow baking pan.
- Brush top, sides and inside of bread with melted margarine.
- Sprinkle loaf with Parmesan cheese, coating sides evenly.
- Bake in hot oven (400 Degrees F.) for 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 189.44 Kcal (793 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 77.1 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 8.57g | 13% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 71.44mg | 24% | |
| Sodium | 98.53mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 479.63mg | 10% | |
| Total Carbs | 3.72g | 1% | |
| Sugars | 0.99g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.67g | 3% | |
| Protein | 25.47g | 51% | |
| Vitamin C | 13.2mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 2.4mg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 21.3mg | 2% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 125.28 Kcal (525 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 50.99 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 5.67g | 13% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 47.25mg | 24% | |
| Sodium | 65.16mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 317.2mg | 10% | |
| Total Carbs | 2.46g | 1% | |
| Sugars | 0.65g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.44g | 3% | |
| Protein | 16.84g | 51% | |
| Vitamin C | 8.7mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 1.6mg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 14.1mg | 2% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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