sweet and savory meatballs

(1 RATING)
34 Pinches
sikeston, MO
Updated on Jun 18, 2013

this is a good one from one of my many cookbooks

prep time 20 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Pan Fry
yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1/2 cup fat-free ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup raisins, coarsley chopped
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 can (15oz) low sodium tomato sauce
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley for serving

How To Make sweet and savory meatballs

  • Step 1
    in a med bowl, combine the beef, ricotta, raisins, salt, and pepper and mix gently. roll into 40 1-inch meatballs
  • Step 2
    spray a lrg nonstick skillet and cooking spray and place over med heat. Add the meatballs in batches and brown on all sides, 7 to 8 minutes total. set the meatballs aside on a plate.
  • Step 3
    Add the onions to the skillet and cook,stirring, until browned, 2 to 3 min. Add the tomato sauce and vinegar and bring to a gentle boil. Return the meatballs to the pan and cook, stirring carefully to coat the sauce, for 5 min, until cooked through. Serve the meatballs in small bowls topped with a generous amount of sauce and a sprinkling of fresh parsley.

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Category: Beef
Culture: Italian
Ingredient: Beef
Method: Pan Fry

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