Weight Watchers Italian Meatballs

Italian Meatballs
From Weight Watchers
Servings:  8
Points:  3

I know they look wimpy and pathetic, but these are incredibly tasty!  They are perfect by themselves as an appetizer, with some pasta and sauce for dinner, or simply mixed up with a bunch of other options, as I did for dinner on Sunday (with Quinoa and Spinach, and Green Beans with Tomato and Garlic).

• 1.5 tsp butter
• 1.5 tsp olive oil
• 1 large onion, minced
• 1 pound raw lean ground beef
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1 Tbsp fresh parsley, minced (or 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning - I did this)
• 1/4 cup beef broth, or chicken broth (I used beef)
• 1/4 cup white wine

In a large skillet, melt butter and oil over medium heat.  Add onions; cook, stirring occasionally, until they start to caramelize, about 8 to 10 minutes.
Remove onions to a large mixing bowl and add beef, egg, red pepper flakes, salt and parsley (or Italian seasoning); mix well to combine.
With damp hands, roll forty-eight 1/2-inch meatballs.


Place same skillet over medium-high heat.  Add meatballs, broth and wine; simmer until cooked through, gently turning meatballs once during cooking, about 20 minutes.


Yields 6 meatballs per serving.