Baked Meatballs Recipe Recipe

Name: Baked Meatballs Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 med onion, diced; 2 x garlic cloves, chopped; 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin extra virgin olive oil; 1 lb lean grnd beef; 1/2 c. dry bread crumbs; 1 x egg, beaten; 2 Tbsp. dry mint leaves Salt and pepper Juice of 1 lemon; 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 x to 1 small onion, chopped; 2 x garlic cloves, chopped; 1 x celery stalk, minced; 1 x (32-oz) can crushed tomatoes; 1 tsp dry oregano; 1 sm bay leaf Healthy pinch of cinnamon Salt and pepper; 1 Tbsp. margarine (do not substitute butter)

Servings: persons

1 med onion, diced
2 x garlic cloves, chopped
2 Tbsp. extra-virgin extra virgin olive oil
1 lb lean grnd beef
1/2 c. dry bread crumbs
1 x egg, beaten
2 Tbsp. dry mint leaves Salt and pepper Juice of 1 lemon
2 Tbsp. extra-virgin extra virgin olive oil
1/2 x to 1 small onion, chopped
2 x garlic cloves, chopped
1 x celery stalk, minced
1 x (32-oz) can crushed tomatoes
1 tsp dry oregano
1 sm bay leaf Healthy pinch of cinnamon Salt and pepper
1 Tbsp. margarine (do not substitute butter)

1
To make meatballs: Saute/fry onion and garlic in oil till they are translucent/soft.
2
Stir in grnd beef, bread crumbs, egg, mint, salt and pepper.
3
Form meat mix into balls about 1 1/2 inches in diameter (size of golf balls).
4
Place meatballs on cookie sheets and bake for 20 min in a 350-degree oven.
5
Turn them over and bake for another 20 min, or possibly till they are brown.
6
To make sauce: In a large pot, heat extra virgin olive oil and saute/fry onion, garlic and celery for 3-5 min.
7
Add in tomatoes, oregano, bay leaf, cinnamon, salt and pepper.
8
(Don't overseason the sauce - it should be smooth and mild.)
9
Cover sauce and bring it to a boil.
10
Reduce heat and allow sauce to simmer while meatballs are baking.
11
When meatballs are done, remove them from oven and drain off any fat.
12
Squeeze lemon juice over meatballs and let them sit for 15 min.
13
Remove bay leaf from sauce and add in meatballs.
14
Stir in margarine.
15
Serve warm as either an appetizer or possibly main dish.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 med onion, diced, 2 x garlic cloves, chopped, 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin extra virgin olive oil, 1 lb lean grnd beef, and more.

Yes, Baked Meatballs Recipe 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.

Baked Meatballs Recipe

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