Fire Engine Meatballs Recipe

Name: Fire Engine Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing; 3 ounces sliced pepperoni; 1 pound ground beef chuck; 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs; 1 large egg; 1 teaspoon sweet paprika; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 1 14 -ounce jar roasted red peppers or piquillo peppers, drained; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth

Servings: persons

Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing
3 ounces sliced pepperoni
1 pound ground beef chuck
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 large egg
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 14 -ounce jar roasted red peppers or piquillo peppers, drained
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth

1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and brush a baking sheet with olive oil.
2
Pulse the pepperoni in a food processor until ground; transfer to a medium bowl (no need to rinse out the food processor).
3
Add the beef, panko, egg, paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper to the bowl; mix with your hands until combined.
4
Form into 20 golf ball-size meatballs and arrange on the prepared baking sheet.
5
Bake, turning halfway through, until browned, about 12 minutes.
6
Meanwhile, add the roasted red peppers and tomato paste to the food processor and puree until smooth.
7
Transfer to a large skillet along with the chicken broth and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.
8
Cook until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes; season with salt and pepper.
9
Transfer the meatballs to the sauce and continue to cook, gently stirring to coat, until the meatballs are tender, about 10 more minutes.
10
Divide the meatballs and sauce among bowls.
11
Photograph by Johnny Miller

585

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing, 3 ounces sliced pepperoni, 1 pound ground beef chuck, 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs, and more.

Yes, Fire Engine 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.

Fire Engine Meatballs

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