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Ingredients
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Meatball Ingredients
Marinara Sauce Ingredients
Method
Meatball Preparation
- 1
Mix Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- 2
Form Meatballs
Using your hands, form the mixture into meatballs about 1 inch in diameter. You should have approximately 16 meatballs.
- 3
Cook Meatballs
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add a bit of olive oil. Once hot, add the meatballs and cook for about 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally until browned on all sides and cooked through.
Marinara Sauce Preparation
- 4
- 5
Add Tomatoes
Stir in the canned crushed tomatoes, sugar, salt, black pepper, basil, and oregano. Bring the sauce to a simmer.
- 6
Simmer Sauce
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 7
Combine Meatballs and Sauce
Once the meatballs are cooked and the marinara sauce is ready, add the meatballs to the sauce. Stir gently to coat the meatballs in the sauce and let them simmer together for an additional 5 minutes.