Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsMama Carolla'sMeatballs Recipe

Meatballs Recipe

Inspired by Mama Carolla's
Time1h
Serves4

Make Meatballs Recipe in just 1h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Meatball Mixture

Cooking Sauce

Method

Meatball Preparation

  1. 1

    Mix Meatball Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, eggs, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix with your hands until all ingredients are well combined.

  2. 2

    Shape Meatballs

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

Cooking Sauce Preparation

  1. 3

    Sauté Onions

    In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

  2. 4

    Add Tomatoes and Seasonings

    Add crushed tomatoes, basil, oregano, sugar, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.

Cooking Meatballs

  1. 5

    Cook Meatballs

    Carefully add the meatballs to the simmering sauce. Cover the skillet and let them cook on low heat for about 30 minutes, until the meatballs are cooked through and the sauce is thickened.

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