Ingredients for Perfect Meatballs
- 1 1/2 lbs 90% lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 cloves finely chopped garlic
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Pesto Sauce
- Garlic Powder
- Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 lb ground pork
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- fresh basil (for garnish)
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How to Make Perfect Meatballs
- In a large bowl, gently combine ground beef, ground pork, grated Parmesan cheese (1/2 cup), finely chopped onion (1/2 cup), finely chopped garlic (2 cloves), egg (1 large), dried oregano (1 teaspoon), dried basil (1 teaspoon), salt (1 teaspoon), black pepper (1/2 teaspoon), and breadcrumbs (1 cup).
- If the meat mixture seems too loose, gradually add more breadcrumbs, 1 tablespoon at a time, until it holds its shape.
- Roll the meat mixture into 1.5-inch meatballs.
- Heat olive oil (2 tablespoons) in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides.
- Pour your homemade Perfect Pomodoro Sauce (about 2 cups) over the meatballs.
- Bring the sauce to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 200 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
- Serve the meatballs over your favorite pasta, polenta or rice, garnished with fresh basil and grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
59 g
Sugar
9g
Fat
53g
Carbs
4g
