BEST EVER ITALIAN MEATBALLS

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This is a recipe I was given from a lady from Italy. She told me that the secret of mouth watering meatballs is not to cook them before adding them to the sauce, as cooking them in the sauce will not only add more flavor to the sauce, but also to the meatballs. What I do is make these a day ahead of time, with my sauce. Then, I refrigerate it over-night, which makes any fat rise to the top and harden, where it is easily removed. This process also allows all of the flavors to "marry" together, making it especially delicious!

Provided by Irishcolleen

Categories     Meatballs

Time 1h55m

Yield 16 Meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 lb lean ground beef
1/2 lb ground pork
2 large eggs
1 cup onion, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup bell pepper, finely chopped
3/4 cup fresh parmesan cheese, grated
1/3 cup Italian breadcrumbs
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 cup milk
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh oregano, chopped
1 teaspoon fresh basil, chopped
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
2 teaspoons anise seeds (optional)

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl.
  • Shape into small meatballs.
  • Drop the meatballs into simmering sauce. It is important not to stir the sauce for at least 25 minutes. This will allow the meatballs to firm up enough as not to break up in the sauce. Make sure your burner is low enough so that your sauce does not scorch during this process.
  • Continue simmering until sauce reaches desired consistency and meatballs are cooked through.

Andrea Matteson
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These meatballs were delicious! I made them for my family and they loved them. The meatballs were so moist and flavorful, and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making these again.


Younas Pathan
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I've made these meatballs several times now and they are always a hit! They are so easy to make and they always turn out great. The meatballs are moist and flavorful, and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Brandon Smart
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These meatballs were really good! I made them for my family and they loved them. The meatballs were so moist and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe


Ariel Rodriguez
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I made these meatballs for my husband and he loved them! He said they were the best meatballs he had ever had. The meatballs were so moist and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making these again.


Hannah Honeywell
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These meatballs were delicious! I made them for my family and they loved them. The meatballs were so moist and flavorful, and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making these again.


Akwealor Ifeoma
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I've made these meatballs several times now and they are always a hit! They are so easy to make and they always turn out great. The meatballs are moist and flavorful, and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Drew Young
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These meatballs were really good! I made them for my family and they loved them. The meatballs were so moist and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Md: munna Khan
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I made these meatballs for my husband and he loved them! He said they were the best meatballs he had ever had. The meatballs were so moist and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making these again.


M Osman
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These meatballs were delicious! I made them for my family and they loved them. The meatballs were so moist and flavorful, and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making these again.


Cassie Watson
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I've made these meatballs several times now and they are always a hit! They are so easy to make and they always turn out great. The meatballs are moist and flavorful, and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Abjol Ahmed
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These meatballs were really good! I made them for my family and they loved them. The meatballs were so moist and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Hasan Ceesay
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I made these meatballs for my husband and he loved them! He said they were the best meatballs he had ever had. The meatballs were so moist and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making these again.


Dj Saddam
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These meatballs were delicious! I made them for my family and they loved them. The meatballs were so moist and flavorful, and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making these again.


Dream Lewis
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I've made these meatballs several times now and they are always a hit! They are so easy to make and they always turn out great. The meatballs are moist and flavorful, and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Prexcious Khilji
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These meatballs were really good! I made them for my husband and he loved them. The meatballs were moist and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Md Shohid mia
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I made these meatballs for my family and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. The meatballs were so tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and rich. I will definitely be making these again.


EDITH NJERI
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These meatballs were amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly. They were so moist and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making these again.