Spicy Meatball Recipe

Name: Gunchie's Davenports Spicy Meatball Recipe
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 pound Ground beef; 1 cup Breadcrumbs; 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated; 3 cloves Garlic, minced; 1 large Egg; 1 tsp Red pepper flakes; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Black pepper; 2 tbs Fresh parsley, chopped; 2 tbs Olive oil; 2 cloves Garlic, minced; 28 oz Crushed tomatoes; 1 tsp Red pepper flakes; 1 tsp Dried oregano; 1 tsp Salt; 0.5 tsp Black pepper; 2 tbs Fresh basil, chopped

Inspired by Gunchie's Davenport

Time50m

Serves4

Meatball with a kick, served with spicy marinara.

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Ingredients

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Meatballs

1 pound Ground beef

1 cup Breadcrumbs

1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

3 cloves Garlic, minced

1 large Egg

1 tsp Red pepper flakes

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

1 tsp black pepper

2 tbs Fresh parsley, chopped

Spicy Marinara Sauce

2 tbs olive oil

2 cloves Garlic, minced

28 oz Crushed tomatoes

1 tsp Red pepper flakes

1 tsp Dried oregano

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

2 tbs Fresh basil, chopped

Method

Meatballs Preparation

Preheat the Oven

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the meatballs.

Mix Ingredients

In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, egg, red pepper flakes, salt, black pepper, and chopped parsley. Mix thoroughly until well combined.

Form Meatballs

Using your hands, form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Bake Meatballs

Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until they are cooked through and browned on the outside.

Spicy Marinara Sauce Preparation

Heat Olive Oil

In a large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat.

Cook Garlic

Add minced garlic to the saucepan and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

Add Tomatoes and Spices

Stir in crushed tomatoes, red pepper flakes, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer.

Simmer Sauce

Allow the sauce to simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly. Stir in fresh basil just before serving.

Serving

Combine and Serve

Once the meatballs are done baking, add them to the simmering spicy marinara sauce. Let them cook together for an additional 5 minutes. Serve hot, garnished with extra parsley if desired.