
Whether around a campfire, or a dinner
table, kids will look forward to this surprise supper.
Campfire
Meatballs 'n Spaghetti Sauce
- 1 pound lean ground beef
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
1 large egg
1/4 cup water
3/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 medium zucchini, cut
lengthwise in half, sliced crosswise 1/2-inch thick
2 cups prepared spaghetti sauce
Shredded mozzarella or grated Parmesan cheese
Prepared garlic bread or garlicd bread sticks, warmed
- In medium bowl, combine
ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, water, garlic salt and pepper,
mixing lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 16 meatballs.
- Tear of four 18 x 12-inch
long sheets of heavy duty aluminum foil. Place equal amounts
of meatballs and zucchini in center of each; top each with 1/2
cup spaghetti sauce. Bring shorter edges of foil together over
the center; fold down loosely to seal, allowing room for heat
expansion and circulation. Fold in open ends to seal.
- Place packets on grid
over medium ash-covered coals. Grill 20 to 25 minute or until
meatball centers are no longer pink and zucchini is tender, turning
packets once.
- To serve, carefully unfold
ends and tops of packets; sprinkle cheese over meatballs. Serve
with garlic bread.
Serves 4.
Tip: To prepare indoors,
preheat oven to 400°F (205°C). Place packets on baking sheet;
bake 30 to 35 minutes.
Tip: Instead of making
the meatballs, you can substitute with16 ounces frozen, fully
cooked meatballs
Recipe and photograph provided
courtesy of Texas Beef Council and Beef It's Whats For Dinner.
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