saucey meatballs

Name: Saucey Meatballs
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 24
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: ## MEATBALLS; 2 pound(s) ground beef; 6 slice(s) sourdough bread; 1-2 cup(s) milk, 2%; 1/2 cup(s) red bell pepper, chopped; 1/2 cup(s) onion, chopped; 2 clove(s) minced garlic; 1 teaspoon(s) salt and pepper; 1 teaspoon(s) chili powder or red pepper flakes; 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil; - parmesan cheese; ## SAUCE; 30 ounce(s) canned diced tomatoes; 2 small cans tomato paste; 1 tablespoon(s) parsley flakes; 1 tablespoon(s) oregano, dried; 1 tablespoon(s) basil, dried; 2 teaspoon(s) sugar; 1/2 cup(s) heavy cream; dash(es) onion salt and garlic salt

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Darci Juris

Scottsdale, AZ

Updated on Feb 3, 2012

These meatballs not only smell delicious, but are super moist and packed full of flavor. The sauce is also key to this delectable recipe. Serve them as appetizers, in a hoagie as a sandwich, or atop some pasta. Either way, you are sure to love them.

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prep time 30 Min

cook time 30 Min

method Stove Top

yield 24 meatballs

Ingredients

MEATBALLS
2 pounds ground beef
6 slices sourdough bread
1-2 cup milk, 2%
1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup onion, chopped
2 cloves minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt and pepper
1 teaspoon chili powder or red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons olive oil
- parmesan cheese
SAUCE
30 ounces canned diced tomatoes
2 small cans tomato paste
1 tablespoon parsley flakes
1 tablespoon oregano, dried
1 tablespoon basil, dried
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 cup heavy cream
dash onion salt and garlic salt

How To Make saucey meatballs

Step 1

Tear the bread into small pieces and place in a medium bowl. Pour milk over the bread to just coat it. Set aside.

Step 2

In a large sauce pan, combine all of the sauce ingredients. Heat over a medium heat. Once the sauce begins to bubble slightly, reduce heat to low.
Step 3

Combine the beef, red pepper, onion and garlic in a large bowl. Squeeze out 90% of the milk from the bread and transfer to beef bowl. Stir/mash to combine. Form 1-2 inch in diameter meatballs.
Step 4

Heat a medium to large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and place 6-8 meatballs in the pan. Brown the meatballs on all sides, then transfer to sauce. Repeat with remaining balls.
Step 5

Once all the balls are in the sauce, let them cook on low for up to 30 minutes, gently stirring occasionally.
Step 6

Serve with freshly grated Parmesan cheese. NOTE: You may substitute the sugar and cream with Coconut milk as well for a slightly healthier version.
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