Wiggins Ranch Meatballs Recipe
Sunday gravy, herbed ricotta, grilled ciabatta
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Ingredients
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Meatballs
Sunday Gravy
Herbed Ricotta
Grilled Ciabatta
Method
Meatballs
- 1
Prepare the Meatball Mixture
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper.
- 2
Form the Meatballs
Mix the ingredients together until well combined, then form into meatballs about 1 inch in diameter.
- 3
Cook the Meatballs
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes. Remove and set aside.
Sunday Gravy
- 4
- 5
Add Tomatoes and Seasonings
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer.
- 6
Combine Meatballs with Gravy
Return the meatballs to the skillet and reduce heat to low. Cover and let simmer for 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- 7
Finish with Fresh Basil
Stir in the chopped fresh basil just before serving.
Herbed Ricotta
- 8
Mix the Ricotta
In a small bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, chopped parsley, chopped basil, and salt. Mix well until combined.
Grilled Ciabatta
- 9
Prepare the Ciabatta
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium heat. Slice the ciabatta loaf in half lengthwise.
- 10
Grill the Bread
Brush the cut sides with olive oil and grill for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden and toasted. Rub the grilled sides with the halved garlic clove for flavor.