MAKE AHEAD MEATBALLS RECIPES

Steps:

• Bring 8 cups water and 1 tablespoon salt to a boil in large saucepan. Add green beans. Remove from heat and let stand for 1 minute. Drain and rinse under cold water 1 to 2 minutes to stop cooking process. Drain well. Refrigerate green beans between layers of paper towels in an airtight container or resealable food storage bag for up to 1 day.
• To serve, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat in large skillet. Add almonds; cook, stirring frequently, 3 to 5 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from skillet.
• In same skillet, heat remaining 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Add green beans; cook, stirring frequently, 2 to 3 minutes or until tender. Add lemon peel, pepper and remaining ¼ teaspoon salt, tossing to coat evenly. Top with toasted almonds.
• Prep Tip: Feel free to replace the almonds and lemon peel with other nuts and citrus you may have on hand. For example, try hazelnuts with lemon, pecans with orange peel, or pistachio nuts with lime peel.

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F.
• Mix ground beef, onion, bread crumbs, milk, egg, salt and pepper. Shape mixture into thirty 1-inch balls. Place in ungreased rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches.
• Bake uncovered about 15 minutes or until no longer pink in center and juice is clear. (To serve immediately, continue as directed in step 5--except decrease simmer time to 15 minutes.)
• Place meatballs on ungreased cookie sheet. Freeze uncovered about 20 minutes or until firm. Place partially frozen meatballs in heavy plastic bag or freezer container. Seal, label and freeze no longer than 3 months.
• About 25 minutes before serving, mix chili sauce, water, pasta sauce and mustard in 2-quart saucepan. Add meatballs. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally; reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 20 minutes or until meatballs are hot.