Aunt Julie'S Meatballs Recipe

Name: Aunt Julie'S Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Meatballs; 2 pounds Ground beef; 1 large egg, beaten; 2/3 cup dry fresh bread crumbs; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon pepper; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil (or 1 teaspoon dried); Meatball Sauce; 1 medium onion, chopped very fine; 1-2 cloves garlic, minced or put through a garlic press; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 cups pureed tomatoes (I use 1 box of Pomi ); 1/3 cup brown sugar; 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; fresh ground black pepper to taste

Servings: persons

Meatballs
2 pounds Ground beef
1 large egg, beaten
2/3 cup dry fresh bread crumbs
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil (or 1 teaspoon dried)
Meatball Sauce
1 medium onion, chopped very fine
1-2 cloves garlic, minced or put through a garlic press
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups pureed tomatoes (I use 1 box of Pomi )
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper to taste

1
Mix all ingredients together and shape into small balls. (I use a melon baller.) Place in baking pan and cover with sauce, below.
2
Saute onions in oil till softened and lightly browned. Stir in garlic--don't let it brown.
3
Add pureed tomatoes, brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. Simmer, uncovered, for about 5 minutes.
4
Pour sauce over meatballs. Bake at 350, covered, for 30 minutes, and uncovered for another 45 minutes. Serve warm (I use a crock pot because I don't have a chafing dish.) with toothpicks.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Meatballs, 2 pounds Ground beef, 1 large egg, beaten, 2/3 cup dry fresh bread crumbs, and more.

Yes, Aunt Julie'S Meatballs falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Aunt Julie'S Meatballs

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