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Meatballs Recipe

Name: Mama Mia Trattorias Meatballs Recipe
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 lbs ground beef; 1 cup bread crumbs; 0.5 cup parmesan cheese; 1 large egg; 2 to taste garlic cloves, minced; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp salt; 0.5 tsp black pepper; 2 tbs olive oil; 2 tbs olive oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 3 to taste garlic cloves, minced; 28 oz canned crushed tomatoes; 0.5 cup fresh oregano, chopped; 1 tsp salt; 0.5 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp sugar

Inspired by Mama Mia Trattoria

Time1h

Serves4

topped with Grandma Mary's 'Gravy' spiked with plenty of fresh oregano

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Ingredients

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Meatballs

1 lbs ground beef

1 cup bread crumbs

1/2 cup Parmesan cheese

1 large Egg

2 to taste Garlic cloves, minced

1 tsp Dried oregano

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

2 tbs olive oil

Gravy

2 tbs olive oil

1 medium onion, chopped

3 to taste Garlic cloves, minced

28 oz canned crushed tomatoes

1/2 cup fresh oregano, chopped

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

1 tsp sugar

Method

Meatballs

Preheat Oven

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Mix Ingredients

In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.

Form Meatballs

Roll the mixture into meatballs, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter, and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Cook Meatballs

Drizzle the meatballs with olive oil and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until browned and cooked through.

Gravy

Sauté Onions and Garlic

In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute.

Add Tomatoes and Seasonings

Add the canned crushed tomatoes to the pot along with the chopped fresh oregano, salt, black pepper, and sugar. Stir to combine.

Simmer

Bring the gravy to a simmer and let it cook for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld.

Combine Meatballs and Gravy

Once the meatballs are cooked, carefully place them into the gravy and let them simmer together for an additional 10 minutes.