Meatballs Recipe
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Ingredients
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Meatball Mixture
Sauce
Method
Preparing Meatballs
- 1
Mix Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, egg, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- 2
Form Meatballs
Using your hands, shape the mixture into small meatballs, about 2.5 cm in diameter. Place them on a plate or a baking sheet.
Cooking Meatballs
- 3
Brown the Meatballs
In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- 4
Prepare the Sauce
In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Sauté the chopped onion until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- 5
Add Tomatoes and Seasonings
Stir in the canned crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer.
- 6
Cook Meatballs in Sauce
Return the browned meatballs to the skillet, cover, and let them simmer in the sauce for about 20 minutes, until cooked through.