Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/2 lb. Ground beef
1 Carrot -- finely grated
1 tbs. Grated cheese
1/2 tsp. Garlic powder
1/2 cup Whole-wheat bread crumbs
1 Egg -- beaten
1 tbs. Tomato paste

Preheat oven to 350F. In a medium-sized bowl, combine ground meat, carrot, cheese, garlic powder and bread crumbs. Add the egg and tomato paste and mix well. Using your hands, roll the mixture into marble-sized meatballs and place on a lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake for about 15 minutes until meatballs are brown and firm. Cool the meatballs completely before storing in an airtight container in the refrigerator.