Sun-Dried Tomato and Fennel Meatballs Recipe

Name: Sun-Dried Tomato and Fennel Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef, 85% lean; ¾ cup breadcrumbs, plain; 1 egg; 4 garlic cloves, roasted and mashed; 1 tablespoon fennel seed, toasted and roughly chopped; ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped; ½ teaspoon grated nutmeg; ⅓ cup sun-dried tomato packed in oil, lightly drained; salt and pepper; swirl olive oil; 1 bottle of prego organic mushroom tomato sauce; ½ cup dry white wine; ⅓ cup sun-dried tomato, lightly drained; ¼ cup capers, drained; 1 ½ teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes

Servings: persons

1 lb ground beef, 85% lean
¾ cup breadcrumbs, plain
1 egg
4 garlic cloves, roasted and mashed
1 tablespoon fennel seed, toasted and roughly chopped
¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
½ teaspoon grated nutmeg
⅓ cup sun-dried tomato packed in oil, lightly drained
salt and pepper
swirl olive oil
1 bottle of prego organic mushroom tomato sauce
½ cup dry white wine
⅓ cup sun-dried tomato, lightly drained
¼ cup capers, drained
1 ½ teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes

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For the meatballs:.
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place the ground beef in a bowl and mix it with the egg using your hands.
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Then add the salt, pepper, garlic, parsley, nutmeg, fennel seeds, sundried tomatoes and olive oil and mix until evenly distributed in the meat mixture.
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Then add the breadcrumbs and distribute evenly.
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Sauce:.
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In a deep and large skillet, place all the listed ingredients for the tomato sauce.
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Stir and bring the sauce to a simmer.
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Then add the raw meatballs and allow to cook through.
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This may take 20-30 minutes; test one of the bigger meatballs to test for doneness in the center.
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Serve with pasta and garlic bread and enjoy!

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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 ground beef, 85% lean, ¾ cup breadcrumbs, plain, 1 egg, 4 garlic cloves, roasted and mashed, and more.

Yes, Sun-Dried Tomato and Fennel 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.

Sun-Dried Tomato and Fennel Meatballs

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