The Big Meatball Recipe

Name: The Big Meatball
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground chuck; 1/2 lb hot Italian sausage or 1/2 lb sweet Italian sausage; 1 cup seasoned dry bread crumb; 1/2 cup chopped flat leaf parsley; 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil (or 2 t. dried); 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano (or 1 t. dried); 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper; 3 eggs; 4 cups homemade marinara sauce (or bottled marinara sauce)

Servings: persons

1 lb ground chuck
1/2 lb hot Italian sausage or 1/2 lb sweet Italian sausage
1 cup seasoned dry bread crumb
1/2 cup chopped flat leaf parsley
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil (or 2 t. dried)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano (or 1 t. dried)
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
3 eggs
4 cups homemade marinara sauce (or bottled marinara sauce)

1
Preaheat oven to 350u00b0.
2
In a big mixing bowl, combine the beef, sausage, bread crumbs, parsley, cheese, basil, oregano, salt, pepper, and eggs (this works best if you use your hands).
3
Place the meat in the center of a 13x9 inch baking dish; shape mixture into a smooth rounded dome 3-4 inches high.
4
Bake in preheated oven for 35 minutes.
5
Spoon or drain off any fat in the dish.
6
Pour the marinara sauce over the loaf and bake 20 minutes; let stand 10 minutes.
7
Serve meatloaf cut in wedges with about 2/3 cup sauce per serving.
8
Left-overs: cut into chunks and reheat in additional marinara sauce; serve spooned into hero or grinder rolls; add a few slices of mozzarella cheese and sauteed green pepper, if you wish.

157

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground chuck, 1/2 lb hot Italian sausage or 1/2 lb sweet Italian sausage, 1 cup seasoned dry bread crumb, 1/2 cup chopped flat leaf parsley, and more.

Yes, The Big Meatball 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.

The Big Meatball

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