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bev's meatballs

Ingredients For bev's meatballs

  • 1/2 lb
    ground beef
  • 1/4 c
    parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 c
    mushrooms, sliced
  • 2.5 can
    tomatoes, canned italian style with juice
  • 1 can
    tomato paste
  • 1.5 tsp
    salt
  • 1 tsp
    sugar
  • 1/2 tsp
    oregano
  • 1/4 c
    parsley, fresh and chopped
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter
  • 1
    minced garlic clove
  • 1/4 c
    chopped onion
  • 1/4 tsp
    oregano
  • 2 Tbsp
    grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/4 tsp
    pepper
  • 1/4 tsp
    garlic powder
  • 1
    egg
  • 1/4 c
    milk
  • 1/2
    bread crumbs
  • 1/2 tsp
    baking soda

How To Make bev's meatballs

  • 1
    Mix ingredients in given order one by one.
  • 2
    After completely mixed by hand, let stand for at least 20 minutes.
  • 3
    Form into meatballs (golf ball size) and fry slowly until golden brown.
  • 4
    Do not turn until completely done on one side and do not crowd pan.
  • 5
    If not using non-stick pan, cook in 1/8 cup of oil.
  • 6
    Tomato Sauce: Saute onion and garlic in butter for 5 minutes.
  • 7
    Crush tomatoes into medium pieces.
  • 8
    Add all ingredients except baking soda, mushrooms, and meatballs.
  • 9
    Simmer in covered saucepan for 1 hour.
  • 10
    Stir sauce often and keep heat low.
  • 11
    Add browned meatballs and simmer 30 minutes.
  • 12
    During last 15 minutes add mushrooms.
  • 13
    During last 10 minutes add baking soda.
  • 14
    If sauce is too thick, add water.
  • 15
    If sauce is too thin, cook uncovered for 15 minutes.

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