Mini Meatballs Recipe
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Ingredients
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Meatball Mixture
Cooking Sauce
Method
Preparing Meatballs
- 1
Mix Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, chopped onion, parsley, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- 2
Shape Meatballs
Using your hands, shape the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Cooking Meatballs
- 3
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 4
Bake Meatballs
Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until they are cooked through and browned.
Preparing Sauce
- 5
Sauté Garlic
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic powder and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 6
Add Tomatoes
Pour in the crushed tomatoes, and stir in salt, black pepper, sugar, and dried basil. Bring to a simmer.
- 7
Combine Meatballs with Sauce
Once the meatballs are done baking, transfer them to the skillet with the tomato sauce. Simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.