Jul 13 2026
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The Scotch Meatball Recipe

Inspired by Giusto
Time50m
Serves4

tomato, egg, salumi

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Ingredients

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Meatball Mixture

Method

Preparing the Meatballs

  1. 1

    Mix Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine ground beef, chopped salami, egg, bread crumbs, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.

  2. 2

    Shape Meatballs

    Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on a baking sheet.

Cooking the Meatballs

  1. 3

    Bake Meatballs

    Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake the meatballs for 20-25 minutes or until browned and cooked through.

Preparing the Sauce

  1. 4

    Cook the Sauce

    In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent. Add canned diced tomatoes, dried basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10-15 minutes.

Combining

  1. 5

    Combine Meatballs and Sauce

    Once the meatballs are cooked, add them to the tomato sauce and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.

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