Nona's Meatballs Recipe

Name: Nona's Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef, lean sirloin or chuck; 1/2 cup bread crumbs dried, from Italian loaf; 4 each eggs large, whisked until frothy; ⅓ cup milk, whole or 2%; 3/4 cup romano cheese grated; 3 tablespoons yellow onion grated; 3 cloves garlic minced; 1/4 cup italian parsley fresh, finely chopped; 1/4 cup basil sweet, fresh, finely chopped; 1/2 teaspoon marjoram dried; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 cup golden raisins soaked, drained and coarsely chopped; 32 ounces marinara sauce your favorite, homemade or in a jar

Servings: persons

1 pound ground beef, lean sirloin or chuck
1/2 cup bread crumbs dried, from Italian loaf
4 each eggs large, whisked until frothy
⅓ cup milk, whole or 2%
3/4 cup romano cheese grated
3 tablespoons yellow onion grated
3 cloves garlic minced
1/4 cup italian parsley fresh, finely chopped
1/4 cup basil sweet, fresh, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon marjoram dried
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup golden raisins soaked, drained and coarsely chopped
32 ounces marinara sauce your favorite, homemade or in a jar

1
Preheat oven to 350F (180C).
2
Spray or line large baking sheet with parchment paper.
3
Mix all ingredients but the marinara sauce thoroughly in a large bowl (if mixture seems too loose, add a bit more bread crumbs).
4
Roll meatballs loosely to about the size of golf balls and place on the baking sheet.
5
Meanwhile, start heating the marinara sauce in a medium-large saucepan or Dutch oven while the meatballs are baking.
6
Bake meatballs 35 minutes.
7
Place balls in heated marinara sauce, along with all the pan juices, and let simmer for at least 30 minutes.
8
Serve with cooked spaghetti or any other pasta, ravioli, gnocchi, or tortellini.
9
These meatballs are great for sub sandwiches or alone with crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
10
Bueno appetito!

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound ground beef, lean sirloin or chuck, 1/2 cup bread crumbs dried, from Italian loaf, 4 each eggs large, whisked until frothy, ⅓ cup milk, whole or 2%, and more.

Yes, Nona's 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.

Nona's Meatballs

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