spicy italian meatballs
OMG!!! these meatballs are fabulous. got the recipe from the Better Homes and gardens special interest "potluck" magazine. they can be served as an appetizer or a meal (which I did by serving them over polenta(cornmeal)which was a good choice). You will love these! Can't wait for leftovers tonight!!
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yield
makes about 32 meatballs
Ingredients
- 1 - egg, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup fine dry bread crumbs (i used half plain and half italian)
- 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup bottled pepperoncini salad peppers, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon italian seasoning, crushed
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 pound bulk italian sausage (i used jimmy deans regular)
- SAUCE
- 1 - 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
How To Make spicy italian meatballs
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Step 1preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl combine egg, bread crumbs,1/4 cup onion, pepperoncini peppers, Italian seasoning and 1 clove garlic. mix well. add the beef and sausage, mix until combined. shape mixture into 32 meatballs. Place on a cookie sheet and bake for 30 minutes. Drain well.
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Step 2meanwhile in a 4-5 quart slow cooker combine crushed tomatoes, 1/2 cup onion, the vinegar, 2 cloves garlic, oregano and crushed red pepper. Mix. Add baked meatballs to mixture and mix gently. Cover and cook on low heat for 4 to 6 hours or on high heat for 2 to 3 hours. Skim fat from sauce before serving
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