Name: Meatloaf Meatballs
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1/4 c. plus 2 tbsp. ketchup; 1 tbsp. brown sugar; 1/2 c. chopped celery; 1/2 c. chopped onion; 1/2 c. chopped carrots; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 c. chopped parsley, plus more for serving; 3/4 c. panko bread crumbs; 1/4 c. freshly grated Parmesan; kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 1 egg; 1 lb. ground beef; 1/2 lb. ground pork

Step 1Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup ketchup with brown sugar. Set aside.

Step 2In the bowl of a food processor, add celery, onion, carrots, and garlic. Pulse 4 to 5 times, then add 3/4 cup parsley and pulse until combined, scraping down sides of bowl as needed.

Step 3In a large mixing bowl, combine vegetables with bread crumbs, cheese, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, egg, and remaining 2 tablespoons ketchup. Mix until well combined, then add beef and pork. Mix together by hand until just combined. (Don't over mix to maintain tender meatballs.)

Step 4Using your hands, form 1 1/2" meatballs and place in an oven-proof dish or skillet so that meatballs are touching. Brush meatballs with the ketchup glaze and bake until browned, about 20 minutes. Garnish with parsley and serve.

Meatloaf Meatballs

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