Jul 13 2026
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Meatballs (three) Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Meatball Mixture

Sauce

Method

Prepare Meatball Mixture

  1. 1

    Mix Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, eggs, minced garlic, chopped onion, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated.

  2. 2

    Shape Meatballs

    Using your hands, shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Cook Meatballs

  1. 3

    Bake Meatballs

    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake the meatballs for 20-25 minutes or until they are cooked through and browned on the outside.

Prepare Sauce

  1. 4

    Cook Sauce

    In a large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.

  2. 5

    Add Tomatoes and Seasonings

    Stir in the canned crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and sugar. Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it cook for about 10 minutes.

Combine and Serve

  1. 6

    Combine Meatballs and Sauce

    Once the meatballs are cooked, add them to the saucepan with the sauce. Stir gently to coat the meatballs with the sauce.

  2. 7

    Serve

    Serve the meatballs hot, garnished with additional parsley if desired. Enjoy with pasta, bread, or on their own!

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