Meatball App Recipe
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Ingredients
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Meatball Ingredients
Sauce Ingredients
Method
Meatball Preparation
- 1
Mix the Meatball Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, eggs, minced garlic, finely chopped onion, salt, black pepper, dried oregano, and dried basil. Mix well using your hands or a spoon until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- 2
Form the Meatballs
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Once the mixture is ready, scoop out about 2 tablespoons of meat mixture and roll it into a ball. Repeat until all the meat mixture is used, placing the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 3
Bake the Meatballs
Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until they are browned and cooked through. You can check for doneness with a meat thermometer; it should read 160°F (70°C).
Sauce Preparation
- 4
- 5
Add Tomatoes and Seasoning
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, sugar, salt, black pepper, dried basil, and dried oregano. If using, add the red wine. Bring the sauce to a simmer, then reduce the heat and let it cook for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 6
Combine Meatballs and Sauce
Once the meatballs are done baking, gently add them to the sauce. Let them simmer together for an additional 10 minutes to absorb the flavors.
