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Meatballs

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Course Main Course, Meat, Pasta
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings 8

Ingredients

  • 1½ lbs 80/20 ground beef
  • ¾ cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 1 large garlic clove minced
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease a baking sheet or line with parchment paper.
  • In a sauté pan, sauté the garlic and onion until soft and opaque.
  • Combine the beef, breadcrumbs, parmesan, and spices in a large mixing bowl. Add in the sauteed' garlic and onions.
  • Using your hands, mix together the ingredients until blended. Do not overmix as this will make the meatballs tough. Roll the meatballs using about 2 tablespoons of meat per ball.
  • Place the meatballs on the baking sheet one to two inches apart. Bake for approximately 20 minutes.

Notes

The size of the meatball is up to you.  I find that 1-1/2 in diameter is best to complete a meal.
Instead of baking, simmer the meatballs in your favorite sauce.  Heat the sauce over medium-low heat until simmering.  Drop in the meatballs and let them simmer for about an hour to an hour and a half.  
Double the batch and freeze the extras for a quick night meal.