Meatballs Recipe
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Ingredients
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Meatball Mixture
Sauce
Method
Meatball Preparation
- 1
Combine Meats
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef and ground pork.
- 2
Add Ingredients
Add breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper to the bowl.
- 3
Mix Ingredients
Mix all ingredients together until well combined, being careful not to overmix.
- 4
Form Meatballs
Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter.
Cooking Meatballs
- 5
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 6
Prepare Baking Sheet
Place the formed meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 7
Bake Meatballs
Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through.
Sauce Preparation
- 8
- 9
Sauté Onion
Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- 10
Add Garlic
Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- 11
Combine Sauce Ingredients
Stir in crushed tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt, black pepper, and sugar.
- 12
Simmer Sauce
Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Combine and Serve
- 13
Combine Meatballs and Sauce
Add the baked meatballs to the simmering sauce and stir gently to coat.
- 14
Simmer Together
Let the meatballs simmer in the sauce for another 5-10 minutes.
- 15
Serve
Serve the meatballs hot, garnished with additional parsley if desired.