DELICIOUS ITALIAN MEATBALLS SIMMERED IN SAUCE - MOMMY'S BEST!

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easy and good - you can use any italian red sauce ( ready made or your own )for simmering -- i have used shallots instead of the onions with great results. Have the sauce simmering before you make the meatballs-it comes out better also-test the consistency of the raw meat before you shape the meatballs-the mix should be soft but it should hold together well in your hand. My kids, little and big, beg me to make this-there are never any leftovers!

Provided by petlover

Categories     Meat

Time 1h40m

Yield 25 meatballs, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
2 eggs
1/3 cup ready made breadcrumbs
1/2 cup coarsley chopped sweet onion
4 garlic cloves, chopped coarsely
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
2 tablespoons grated cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Chop garlic and onions.
  • Saute garlic and onions , in olive oil, until cooked and browned- set aside to cool.
  • Mix ground meat, eggs, italian seasoning, grated cheese, salt & pepper and cooked onions/garlic mixture until well blended -- clean hands work best.
  • Shape mix into approx 25 meatballs, all about walnut sized .
  • In same pan, under medium heat, cook meatballs, turning as needed, covered, until cooked throughand brown on all sides.
  • Drain off fat.
  • Place in your favorite red italian sauce and simmer for at least 60 minutes over low heat.
  • Serve over your favorite pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310.8, Fat 18.9, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 138.7, Sodium 382, Carbohydrate 6.8, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 1, Protein 26.8

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