Spicy Meatball Recipe
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Ingredients
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Meatballs
Sauce
Method
Meatballs Preparation
- 1
Mixing Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, red chili flakes, salt, black pepper, and chopped parsley. Mix until well combined.
- 2
Forming Meatballs
Using your hands, shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Cooking Meatballs
- 3
Baking
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until they are cooked through and browned.
Sauce Preparation
- 4
Cooking the Sauce
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- 5
Adding Tomatoes and Seasoning
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, red chili flakes, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Let the sauce simmer on low heat for about 10 minutes.
Combining Meatballs and Sauce
- 6
Mixing Together
Once the meatballs are baked, add them to the skillet with the sauce. Stir gently to coat the meatballs evenly with the sauce and let them simmer together for 5 minutes.