Savory Italian Meatballs Or Meatloaf

1. 1

   Wash your hands.

2. 2

   Form your ground beef into a tube on a large cutting board. Cut a slice down the middle of the tube forming a pocket along it's length.

3. 3

   Remove the Italian Sausage (optional) from casing and place it into the pocket, then sprinkle all other ingredients over it (except the Spaghetti Sauce).

4. 4

   Knead your ground beef tube with your hands until all ingredients are mixed thoroughly.

5. 5

   Form your meatballs rolling them with the palms of your hands.

6. 6

   If you are making meatloaf instead of meatballs, form your meatloaf tightly and bake it on a broiler pan (so the grease will drain through the holes) at 350 degrees for 30-45 minutes. During the last 10 minutes of cooking, pour your favorite Spaghetti Sauce over your meatloaf. When the meatloaf is done, it is ready to serve.

7. 7

   Place your meatballs on tin foil in a large roasting pan. Roast at 350 degrees for about 35 minutes. This recipe makes about 50 meatballs. You may need to use 2 roasting pans depending on your pan size. Remove from oven when done.

8. 8

   Pour your sauce (I always use Paul Newman's Sockarooni Sauce) into a crockpot until it is about 1/2 full. Add your meatballs and cover with a bit more sauce. Freeze any extra meatballs or set them aside in your fridge for a second serving later.

9. 9

   Set your crockpot on high. Your meatballs will be ready to serve in about 1 hour.

10. 10

    Try to keep the crowd back once word spreads about the juicy Italian flavor. Whatver else is happening at your party, a line will always be formed in front of your meatballs.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.