Jul 13 2026
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Grandma Grace's Meatballs Recipe

Inspired by Off The Rails Cafe
Time1h 10m
Serves4

Two 40x beef with pork tomato sauce, coarse grated cheese

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Ingredients

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Meatball Ingredients

Tomato Sauce Ingredients

Topping Ingredients

Method

Meatball Preparation

  1. 1

    Combine Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, eggs, minced garlic, chopped onion, parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.

  2. 2

    Form Meatballs

    Using your hands, form the mixture into meatballs, each about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter. Place the meatballs on a baking sheet.

Cooking Meatballs

  1. 3

    Bake Meatballs

    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake the meatballs for 20-25 minutes or until they are cooked through and browned on the outside.

Tomato Sauce Preparation

  1. 4

    Cook Sauce

    In a large saucepan over medium heat, add olive oil and minced garlic. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

  2. 5

    Add Tomatoes and Seasonings

    Pour in the canned crushed tomatoes, oregano, salt, black pepper, and sugar. Stir well to combine.

  3. 6

    Simmer Sauce

    Bring the sauce to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and let it cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Combining Meatballs and Sauce

  1. 7

    Combine and Heat

    Once the meatballs are done baking, add them to the tomato sauce. Let them simmer together for an additional 10 minutes.

Serving

  1. 8

    Serve and Top

    Serve the meatballs in tomato sauce, topped with coarse grated cheese. Enjoy!

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