Meatballs Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Meatballs:; 1/2 # ground veal; 1/2 # ground pork; 1 # ground beef; 1C fresh white bread crumbs; 1/4 seasoned dry bread crumbs; 2 T chopped flat-leaf parsley; 1/2 C freshly grated parmeasan cheese; 1/2 tsp ground pepper; 2 tsp kosher salt; 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg; 1 extra-large beaten egg; Veg. oil; Olive oil; Sauce:; 1 T good olive oil (don't skimp); 1 C chopped yellow onion; 1 1/2 tsp minced garlic; 1/2 C good red wine - I like Chianti for this; 1- 28 oz. can of crushed tomatoes, or plum tomatoes in puree chopped; 1 T chopped flat-leaf parsley; 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp ground pepper

Servings: persons

Meatballs:
1/2 # ground veal
1/2 # ground pork
1 # ground beef
1C fresh white bread crumbs
1/4 seasoned dry bread crumbs
2 T chopped flat-leaf parsley
1/2 C freshly grated parmeasan cheese
1/2 tsp ground pepper
2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1 extra-large beaten egg
Veg. oil
Olive oil
Sauce:
1 T good olive oil (don't skimp)
1 C chopped yellow onion
1 1/2 tsp minced garlic
1/2 C good red wine - I like Chianti for this
1- 28 oz. can of crushed tomatoes, or plum tomatoes in puree chopped
1 T chopped flat-leaf parsley
1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp ground pepper

1
Meatballs:
2
Place all ingredients except the oils in a bowl. Add 1/2 C warm water and combine very lightly with a fork. Using your hands, lightly form the mixture into 2-inch meatballs. yeild: 14-16
3
Pour equal amounts of veg. and olive oil in large skillet to 1/4 inch depth. heat oil. in batches brown meatballs on all sides - med.-low heat- 10 min. /batch. don't overcrowd the meatballs. remove meatballs to a plate and cover w/ paper towels. discard oil but don't clean the pan.
4
Sauce:
5
Heat olive oil in smae pan as meatballs - you didn't clean it did you? Add onion and saute` over med. heat until translucent - 5- 10 mins. Add garlic and cook 1 min. more. Add wine and cook over high heat, scraping up all the brown bits, unitl almost all the liquid is evaporated - about 3 mins. Stir in tomatoes, parsley, salt and pepper.
6
Return meatballs to the sauce and cover & simmer on the lowest heat for 25 to 30 mins., until meatballs are cooked through. Serve on spaghetti and pass grated Parmesan cheese.

532

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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

How did you like this recipe?

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

You need 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Meatballs:, 1/2 # ground veal, 1/2 # ground pork, 1 # ground beef, and more.

Yes, 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.

Meatballs

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions