Grandma Grace's Meatballs Recipe
Two 40x beef with pork tomato sauce, coarse grated cheese
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Ingredients
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Meatball Ingredients
Tomato Sauce Ingredients
Serving Ingredients
Method
Meatball Preparation
- 1
Combine Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- 2
Form Meatballs
Using your hands, shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter. Place the formed meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 3
Bake Meatballs
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Once heated, bake the meatballs for 25-30 minutes, or until they are browned and cooked through.
Tomato Sauce Preparation
- 4
- 5
Add Tomatoes and Spices
Stir in the canned crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Combine and Serve
- 6
Combine Meatballs and Sauce
Once the meatballs are cooked, add them to the tomato sauce. Let them simmer together for an additional 10 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- 7
Serve
Serve the meatballs hot, topped with coarse grated cheese. Enjoy with pasta or crusty bread if desired.