Meatballs Recipe
4 1-oz meatballs served with our house made marinara and topped with mozzarella/provolone and fresh basil
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Ingredients
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Meatballs
Method
Preparation
- 1
Make the Meatballs
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, chopped onion, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are combined.
- 2
Form the Meatballs
Using your hands, form the mixture into 1-ounce meatballs and place them on a baking sheet.
- 3
Cook the Meatballs
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.
- 4
Add Marinara Sauce
Once meatballs are browned, pour the marinara sauce over them in the skillet. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
- 5
Add Cheese and Serve
Sprinkle mozzarella and provolone cheese over the meatballs. Cover and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted. Garnish with fresh basil before serving.