Meatball Recipe
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Ingredients
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Meatball Ingredients
Sauce Ingredients
Method
Meatball Preparation
- 1
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
Mix Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, bread crumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, egg, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until just combined.
- 3
Form Meatballs
Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter.
- 4
Brown Meatballs
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the meatballs in batches and brown them on all sides (about 5-7 minutes). Remove and set aside.
Sauce Preparation
- 5
Sauté Onions and Garlic
In the same skillet used for the meatballs, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Sauté the diced onion until translucent (about 3-4 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- 6
Add Tomatoes and Seasonings
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and sugar. Bring to a simmer.
- 7
Simmer Meatballs
Gently add the browned meatballs to the sauce. Cover and let simmer for 20 minutes, allowing the meatballs to cook through and absorb the flavors.