Jun 08 2026
RestaurantsDetroit Pizza Co.Grandma Grace's Meatballs Recipe

Grandma Grace's Meatballs Recipe

Inspired by Detroit Pizza Co.
Time1h
Serves4

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

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Ingredients

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Meatballs and Sauce

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Meatballs

    In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, eggs, minced garlic, chopped onion, parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.

  2. 2

    Form the Meatballs

    Shape the mixture into meatballs about the size of a golf ball, and place them on a tray.

  3. 3

    Brown the Meatballs

    In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the meatballs in batches, browning them on all sides. Remove the meatballs from the skillet and set aside.

  4. 4

    Make the Tomato Sauce

    In the same skillet, add crushed tomatoes to the remaining oil and sauté for a few minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

  5. 5

    Simmer the Meatballs

    Return the browned meatballs to the skillet with the tomato sauce. Cover and let simmer for 20-30 minutes until the meatballs are cooked through.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Serve the meatballs hot, topped with coarse grated cheese.

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