Judy'S Applesauce Meatballs - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. ground beef
1 1/4 c. applesauce
1 c. soft bread crumbs
2 eggs
salt and pepper to taste
flour
2 Tbsp. shortening
1 stalk celery, thinly sliced
1 green pepper, minced
1 carrot, thinly sliced
1 small onion, thinly sliced
12 oz. can tomato juice
8 oz. can tomato sauce

Preparation

Mix beef, applesauce and bread crumbs.
Add eggs.
Season with salt and pepper.
Shape mixture into small balls.
Roll in flour and brown in hot shortening.
Place meatballs in casserole dish, draining off excess fat.