meatballs in rose tomato sauce

3 Pinches
Gulf Breeze, FL
Updated on May 8, 2021

These aren't meatballs to serve over pasta, like spaghetti and meatballs. They do have a tomato sauce, but not really for pasta. These are more the main meat portion of a meal.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cooking apples, peeled and shredded
  • 1/4 cup italian seasoned breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup onion, chopped
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 pound ground beef,
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup onion, chopped
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 3/4 cup rose wine
  • 6 ounces can tomato paste
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried basil

How To Make meatballs in rose tomato sauce

  • Step 1
    Combine the first 7 ingredients in a large bowl, stirring well. Add the ground beef and stir well.
  • Step 2
    Shape the meat mixture into 1 inch balls. Brown the meatballs in hot vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Remove the meatballs from the skillet, reserving the drippings in skillet. Set the meatballs aside.
  • Step 3
    Saute 1/2 cup onion in the drippings over medium heat until tender; drain.
  • Step 4
    Add the meatballs back to the skillet. Add the water, and remaining ingredients to the skillet. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until the meatballs are done. Enjoy!

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Category: Beef
Keyword: #apples
Keyword: #Fall
Ingredient: Beef
Culture: Southern
Method: Stove Top

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