ADDICTING ITALIAN MEATBALLS

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Make and share this Addicting Italian Meatballs recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Christine Bettiga

Categories     Pork

Time 1h10m

Yield 14 meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 ounces lean ground beef
8 ounces Italian sausage (either sweet or hot, depending on your taste)
1 large egg, lightly beaten
3 tablespoons dry red wine
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped parsley or 1 tablespoon parsley flakes
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon freshly grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon onion powder or 1 teaspoon onion flakes
1 teaspoon marjoram
1/2 teaspoon sweet basil

Steps:

  • Beat the egg in a small bowl.
  • Blend in the wine and tomato paste and set aside.
  • Place the ground beef and italian sausage in a large bowl and blend with your hands.
  • Add the bread crumbs and dry ingredients.
  • Slowly blend in the egg mixture with the hamburger mixture until it is mixed well.
  • If it is too dry, add more tomato paste or wine.
  • Shape into 2 to 3 inch meatballs.
  • Place meatballs on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in a preheated oven 400 degrees for 20 minutes, turn meatballs at 10 minutes.
  • Add them to your tomato sauce (see Simple Tomato Sauce Recipe) and cook approximately 30 minutes or longer for more flavor.

Arafat Lihan
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I love these meatballs! They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfectly.


Bongekile Prudence
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These meatballs are a staple in my house. I make them at least once a month. They're so versatile and can be served with pasta, rice, or even just on their own.


Gul Rahman
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I've tried many meatball recipes, but this one is by far the best. The meatballs are so moist and flavorful, and the sauce is to die for.


Shani Rana
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These meatballs are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make them ahead of time and freeze them.


Og Lebrawn
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I made these meatballs for a party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!


Miss Attitude
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These meatballs were amazing! I will definitely be making them again and again.


Naved Ali
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These meatballs were good, but not great. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Jakair Jones
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I wasn't impressed with these meatballs. They were bland and lacked flavor.


Tishawn De Peiza
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These meatballs were a little too dry for my taste. I think I'll add some more bread crumbs next time.


Kevin Gunning
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I followed the recipe exactly, and the meatballs turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.


Lynn Ferguson
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These meatballs are the best I've ever had. They're so juicy and flavorful.


Haddad Ali
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I love that these meatballs can be made ahead of time and frozen. It makes them a great option for busy weeknights.


Wasif Khan
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These meatballs are so easy to make, and they taste like they came from a restaurant.


Ahmed Kerki
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I've made these meatballs several times now, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're perfect for parties or potlucks.


DAMAR Ismail
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These meatballs were a hit with my family! They were so moist and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious.