Ingredients
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1 lb ground beef
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1/2 cup onion, chopped
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1/4 cup dried Italian breadcrumbs
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
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1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
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2 1/2 cups water or 2 1/2 cups beef broth
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1 (15 1/2 ounce) can kidney beans, with liquid
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1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
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1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
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1 cup sliced celery
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1/4 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
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1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
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parmesan cheese
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sugar, to taste
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1 egg, beaten
Instructions
- In mixing bowl, combine beef, egg, onion, crumbs, salt and pepper. Shape into 30 1-inch balls.
- In large saucepan, brown meatballs on all sides. Drain excess fat.
- Add remaining ingredients except macaroni and parsley; cover and simmer 20 minutes.
- Add macaroni; simmer 10 minutes or until tender.
- Stir in parsley.