Meatballs With A Surprise Recipe

Name: Meatballs With A Surprise
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound grass-fed ground beef; 3/4 cup homemade or panko bread crumbs soaked in 1/3 cup of milk; 1/2 teaspoon sage leaf, chiffonade; 1/2 cup red onion, finely minced; 2 teaspoons anchovies, chopped; 1 egg, slightly beaten; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; ½ teaspoons out of one cup ricotta mixed with 1 egg and 2 tbl. basil leaves, chopped; 4 tablespoons panko bread crumbs; 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese; 1/4 teaspoon ground thyme; 1/4 teaspoon ground oregano; 1/16 teaspoon black pepper; 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt; 4 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated; 2 tablespoons grapeseed or olive oil for browning; 1/4 cup rose wine; 28 ounces best tomato and red pepper marinara sauce; 1 bay leaf; pasta of your choice; additional parmesan cheese; 4 fresh basil leaves, chiffonade for garnish

Servings: persons

1 pound grass-fed ground beef
3/4 cup homemade or panko bread crumbs soaked in 1/3 cup of milk
1/2 teaspoon sage leaf, chiffonade
1/2 cup red onion, finely minced
2 teaspoons anchovies, chopped
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoons out of one cup ricotta mixed with 1 egg and 2 tbl. basil leaves, chopped
4 tablespoons panko bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon ground thyme
1/4 teaspoon ground oregano
1/16 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
4 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
2 tablespoons grapeseed or olive oil for browning
1/4 cup rose wine
28 ounces best tomato and red pepper marinara sauce
1 bay leaf
pasta of your choice
additional parmesan cheese
4 fresh basil leaves, chiffonade for garnish

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["Mix the egg, 3/4 c. bread crumbs (soaked in milk), sage, salt and pepper, onion, and anchovies together. Gently add the beef and roll to form 2"" balls. This should make about 12 balls.", "Using your finger hollow out a little cove that is about the size of 2 teaspoons big in the middle of each meatball.", "From the ricotta and egg mix, that you can go on to use the remainder for a lasagne dish (or other recipe), use only about 12 teaspoons. Spoon about a teaspoon into each hollowed out cove, keeping this as central as possible.", "Seal each meatball back up as securely as possible, minimizing your handling of the meatball at the same time.", "Mix the panko crumbs with the dried seasonings listed just below as well as with the parmesan cheese.", "Roll these balls gently and evenly in this seasoned bread crumb mix.", "To a hot skillet add the oil and brown the meatballs evenly and quickly. The ricotta should not ooze out if they are all sealed. Do not cook through.", "Add the wine to deglaze the pan. Transfer the browned meatballs to a Dutch oven (or equivalent weight pan) and add your marinara sauce that was made with tomatoes and red peppers, and a bay leaf. Simmer slowly for 25-35 minutes.", "Serve with your favorite pasta. Add more parmesan cheese and a chiffonade of fresh basil."]

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound grass-fed ground beef, 3/4 cup homemade or panko bread crumbs soaked in 1/3 cup of milk, 1/2 teaspoon sage leaf, chiffonade, 1/2 cup red onion, finely minced, and more.

Yes, Meatballs With A Surprise 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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Meatballs With A Surprise

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