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Ingredients
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Meatballs
Tomato Sauce
Method
Preparing the Meatballs
- 1
Mix the Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, chopped onion, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- 2
Form the Meatballs
Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 2 inches in diameter. Set aside.
Cooking the Meatballs
- 3
Brown the Meatballs
In a large skillet, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the meatballs in batches, browning them on all sides. Remove and set aside.
Making the Tomato Sauce
- 4
- 5
Add the Tomatoes
Stir in the canned crushed tomatoes, paprika, sugar, salt, black pepper, and bay leaf. Bring to a simmer.
