Muffin Pan Meatballs Recipe

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef1/4 cup chopped onion2 tablespoons chopped green pepper, optional3/4 cup crisp rice cereal1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 egg1/3 cup ketchup3 tablespoons brown sugar1 teaspoon dried mustardAdditional ketchup, optional

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375°. Coat metal muffin pan with nonstick spray. In medium mixing bowl, combine beef, onion, green pepper if desired, cereal, salt, pepper and egg. Set aside.

In small bowl, stir together ketchup, brown sugar and mustard until smooth. Pour half of ketchup mixture into meat and mix until thoroughly combined. Form meat mixture into six balls and place in muffin cups. Spoon remaining ketchup mix over meatballs. Bake for 30 minutes. Remove from pan with spoon and serve.