Perfect Meatballs Recipe

Name: Perfect Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb 90% lean ground beef; 1 onion, grated; 3 garlic cloves, finely minced; 1 teaspoon kosher salt, large grained; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1 egg; 1/4 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs; 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated; 3 tablespoons dried basil or 5 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, chopped; 1 tablespoon pesto sauce, store-bought; 1 tablespoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon pepper; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 4 tablespoons olive oil, for sauteing

Servings: persons

1 lb 90% lean ground beef
1 onion, grated
3 garlic cloves, finely minced
1 teaspoon kosher salt, large grained
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 egg
1/4 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
3 tablespoons dried basil or 5 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, chopped
1 tablespoon pesto sauce, store-bought
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons olive oil, for sauteing

1
Grate the onion, set aside (will include a lot of juice, or water).
2
Mince the garlic very finely, put the salt and olive oil onto it, and with the back end of a chef's knife, work the garlic into a paste.
3
** Alternative, or if you don't know how to do this, just mince the garlic and onions as finely as you can.
4
In a large bowl, add the meat, onion, garlic, egg, bread crumbs, parm cheese, basil, pesto, 3 tbsp olive oil, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
5
Mix by hand just to combine - do not work it too much.
6
Form into balls between the size of a golf ball and a large egg, not working the meat too much. Make as much as you can, about 11-12 and put on a plate.
7
Heat the 4 tbsp olive oil on high heat in a saute pan.
8
Brown the meatballs on all sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.
9
Place the already prepared pomodoro sauce in a crock pot, or a large pot on the stove, and carefully add the meatballs.
10
Cook for at least 3 hours on low (I cook mine for around 6 hours in a crock pot), stirring occasionally.

774

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb 90% lean ground beef, 1 onion, grated, 3 garlic cloves, finely minced, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, large grained, and more.

Yes, Perfect 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.

Perfect Meatballs

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