Meatballs Recipe
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Ingredients
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Meatball Ingredients
Sauce Ingredients
Method
Meatball Preparation
- 1
Mix Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, finely chopped onion, minced garlic, egg, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix well using your hands or a spoon until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- 2
Form Meatballs
Using your hands, form the mixture into meatballs about the size of a golf ball. Place them on a plate or baking sheet as you go.
Cooking Meatballs
- 3
Brown Meatballs
In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add half of the meatballs to the skillet and cook for about 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside. Repeat with the remaining meatballs.
Sauce Preparation
- 4
Make the Sauce
In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Add the canned crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine and let simmer for about 10 minutes.
- 5
Add Meatballs to Sauce
After the sauce has simmered, gently add the browned meatballs to the sauce. Cover and let cook for an additional 15-20 minutes until the meatballs are cooked through and heated.
Serving
- 6
Plate and Serve
Once the meatballs are cooked, sprinkle with fresh basil before serving. Serve the meatballs hot over pasta, in a sub, or on their own.
