Homemade Meatball Recipe
Make Homemade Meatball Recipe in just 50m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Meatball Ingredients
Sauce Ingredients
Method
Meatball Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
- 2
Mix the Meatball Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, eggs, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, black pepper, and finely chopped onion. Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
- 3
Form the Meatballs
Using your hands, form the mixture into meatballs about the size of a golf ball (approximately 2.5 inches in diameter). Place the meatballs on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
- 4
Bake the Meatballs
Place the baking tray in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the meatballs are browned and cooked through.
Sauce Preparation
- 5
Heat the Olive Oil
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- 6
Prepare the Sauce
Add the crushed tomatoes, dried basil, dried oregano, sugar, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir well to combine the ingredients.
- 7
Simmer the Sauce
Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer. Reduce the heat to low and let it cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 8
Combine Meatballs and Sauce
Once the meatballs are done baking, add them to the simmering sauce. Stir gently to coat the meatballs with the sauce and let them cook together for an additional 5 minutes.
