Grandma Grace's Meatballs Recipe
Two 40x beef with pork tomato sauce, coarse grated cheese
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Ingredients
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Meatballs
Tomato Sauce
Serving
Method
Meatballs
- 1
Prepare Meatball Mixture
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, eggs, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- 2
Form Meatballs
Using your hands, form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 3
Cook Meatballs
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until they are cooked through and browned on the outside.
Tomato Sauce
- 4
- 5
Add Tomatoes and Seasoning
Add the canned crushed tomatoes, sugar, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to the saucepan. Stir to combine.
- 6
Simmer Sauce
Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it cook on low heat for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Combine and Serve
- 7
Combine Meatballs and Sauce
Once the meatballs are cooked, add them to the tomato sauce and let them simmer together for an additional 10 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- 8
Serve
Serve the meatballs hot, topped with coarse grated cheese, alongside pasta or crusty bread if desired.