Meatballs with Rosemary Recipe

Name: Meatballs with Rosemary
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces ground beef chuck; 8 ounces ground pork; 1 1/2 cups panko (Japanese bread crumbs); 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary leaves, finely chopped (or 1/2 teaspoon dried), plus more leaves for garnish (optional); 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest, plus 1 tablespoon lemon juice; Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 4 cups Basic Tomato Sauce (page 364) or store-bought tomato sauce

Servings: persons

8 ounces ground beef chuck
8 ounces ground pork
1 1/2 cups panko (Japanese bread crumbs)
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon fresh rosemary leaves, finely chopped (or 1/2 teaspoon dried), plus more leaves for garnish (optional)
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest, plus 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 cups Basic Tomato Sauce (page 364) or store-bought tomato sauce

1
In a large bowl, combine beef, pork, panko, egg, garlic, rosemary, lemon zest and juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
2
Gently mix with your hands just until combined (do not overmix).
3
Divide mixture into 12 equal parts (with a 1/4-cup measuring cup, if desired); shape into meatballs.
4
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high.
5
Add meatballs; cook, turning occasionally, until browned, 10 to 12 minutes.
6
Tilt skillet away from you; pour in tomato sauce.
7
Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; reduce heat to medium.
8
Cover; simmer until meatballs are cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes.
9
Serve, garnished with additional rosemary leaves, if desired.

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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: 8 ounces ground beef chuck, 8 ounces ground pork, 1 1/2 cups panko (Japanese bread crumbs), 1 large egg, lightly beaten, and more.

Yes, Meatballs with Rosemary 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 with Rosemary

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