Herbed Meatballs With Fresh Tomato Sauce Recipe

Name: Herbed Meatballs With Fresh Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 2 None onions, finely diced; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 None egg; 1/2 cup finely chopped parsley; 1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs; 1/4 cup milk; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1 tbsp chili sauce; Pinch None ground cumin; Pinch None ground nutmeg; 3 tbsp olive oil; 3 None ripe tomatoes, chopped; 1/4 cup dry sherry; 1 None jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped; Pinch None sugar

Servings: persons

1 lb ground beef
2 None onions, finely diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 None egg
1/2 cup finely chopped parsley
1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs
1/4 cup milk
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tbsp chili sauce
Pinch None ground cumin
Pinch None ground nutmeg
3 tbsp olive oil
3 None ripe tomatoes, chopped
1/4 cup dry sherry
1 None jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
Pinch None sugar

1
In a large bowl, mix together the beef, half the onions, the garlic, egg, parsley, breadcrumbs, milk, 1 tbsp tomato paste, chili sauce, cumin, nutmeg and salt and pepper to taste. Knead with your hands until smooth. Form the mixture into 24 meatballs.
2
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs in batches and cook for 8-10 mins until browned and cooked through, turning as needed.
3
Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1 tbsp oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the remaining onions and cook for 3-4 mins. Stir in the remaining 1 tbsp tomato paste and cook for 1 min. Add the tomatoes, sherry, jalapeno and sugar. Season with salt and pepper and simmer for 5-10 mins. Transfer the meatballs to a large bowl, pour over the sauce and serve.

509

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground beef, 2 None onions, finely diced, 1 clove garlic, minced, 1 None egg, and more.

Yes, Herbed Meatballs With Fresh Tomato Sauce 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.

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Herbed Meatballs With Fresh Tomato Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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