Meatball Appetizer Recipe
Delicious meatballs served with a special sauce.
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Ingredients
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Meatballs
Sauce
Method
Meatballs Preparation
- 1
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
Mix Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, egg, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
- 3
Form Meatballs
Using your hands, shape the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 4
Bake Meatballs
Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until they are cooked through and browned on the outside.
Sauce Preparation
- 5
Combine Sauce Ingredients
In a medium saucepan, combine the tomato sauce, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and salt.
- 6
Heat Sauce
Cook the sauce over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it is heated through and slightly thickened, about 10 minutes.
- 7
Serve
Once the meatballs are done baking, toss them in the sauce or serve the sauce on the side for dipping.