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

Cooking:

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 twelve 2-inch meatballs. Place on rack in broiler pan. Bake in 400°F oven 17 to 19 minutes.

   Cook's Tip: Cooking times are for fresh or thoroughly thawed Ground Beef. Ground Beef should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160°F. Color is not a reliable indicator of Ground Beef doneness.

2. Serve with pasta sauce over hot cooked pasta or as sandwiches in crusty Italian rolls, if desired.