Meatballs Jardiniere

2 pounds ground beef
1 cup soft breadcrumbs
1 cup canned applesauce
1 egg
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup flour
3 tablespoons vegetable oil or fat
1 cup sliced carrots, partially cooked
1 small onion, sliced
1 small green pepper, chopped
2 cups tomato juice

Oven: 350 degrees

Mix beef, breadcrumbs, applesauce, egg, salt, pepper and allspice lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-1/2 inch balls. Roll in the flour and brown on all sides in a skillet in the oil. Put the meatballs in a 3-quart casserole.

Add the carrots, onion, green pepper and tomato juice to the skillet. Bring to a boil, scraping up the brown bits from the bottom of the pan. Pour over meatballs, cover, and bake about 45 minutes. Goes well with mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles. Serves six.

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