Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsCarmela's RestaurantGrandma Grace's Meatballs Recipe

Grandma Grace's Meatballs Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

Two 40x beef with pork tomato sauce, coarse grated cheese

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Ingredients

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Meatballs

Tomato Sauce

Method

Meatballs

  1. 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. 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. 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

  1. 4

    Sauté Aromatics

    In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 5 minutes, or until the onion is translucent. Then add the minced garlic and sauté for an additional 1 minute.

  2. 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.

  3. 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

  1. 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.

  2. 8

    Serve

    Serve the meatballs hot, topped with coarse grated cheese, alongside pasta or crusty bread if desired.

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