House-made Meatballs Recipe
slope farms all natural grass fed beef, basil, oregano, fresh tomato sauce, parmesan cheese crostini
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Ingredients
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Meatballs
Fresh Tomato Sauce
Crostini
Method
Meatballs Preparation
- 1
Mix Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, chopped basil, dried oregano, minced garlic, beaten egg, breadcrumbs, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
- 2
Form Meatballs
Using your hands, form the mixture into meatballs about 1 inch in diameter. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 3
Bake Meatballs
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until they are browned and cooked through.
Fresh Tomato Sauce Preparation
- 4
- 5
Cook Tomatoes
Add the diced fresh tomatoes to the saucepan. Season with salt and black pepper. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens.
- 6
Garnish Sauce
Stir in the chopped fresh basil just before serving.
Crostini Preparation
- 7
Prepare Baguette
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice the baguette into 1/2 inch thick slices.
- 8
Toast Crostini
Brush both sides of the baguette slices with olive oil and arrange them on a baking sheet. Toast in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes or until golden brown.
- 9
Add Parmesan
Remove from the oven and sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top of each slice. Return to the oven for an additional 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted.