HOMEMADE MEATBALLS & SAUCE

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This is my own personal recipe for sauce and meatballs. Enjoy!

Provided by Christine Schnepp

Categories     Beef

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 21

MEATBALLS
1 lb lean ground beef
1 lb ground pork
4 slice bread
2 Tbsp garlic powder
2 Tbsp parsley
2 Tbsp onion powder
1 c Parmesan cheese
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1 egg
1/2 c milk
1/4 c chicken stock (use in pan with meatballs while baking)
SAUCE
1 lb crushed tomatoes
15 oz diced tomatoes
15 oz tomato sauce
2 clove garlic, minced
2 Tbsp fresh chopped basil
2 Tbsp olive oil
salt and pepper (to taste)

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cube the bread removing the crust and soak in the milk in a large bowl.
  • 2. Add pork, beef, egg, onion powder, garlic powder, parsley, cheese, salt, and pepper; mix well.
  • 3. Roll meatballs and put in a baking dish.
  • 4. Add 1/4 cup of chicken stock and cover with foil. Bake for 35 minutes or until meatballs are fully cooked.
  • 5. While the meatballs are baking make the sauce. Add all ingredients to a large pot (or Crock Pot) except the basil. If you are not using a Crock Pot then simmer the minced garlic cloves for about 2 minutes on low then add to the sauce.
  • 6. Add meatballs to the sauce when they are finished. (In a Crock Pot set to low heat for 4-6 hours). Add basil to sauce and meatballs 5-10 minutes before serving.
  • 7. These meatballs can be used for meatballs subs and with pasta.

Otunba lamba
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. I can use different types of ground meat, different spices, and different sauces.


Aubrey Page
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These meatballs are the perfect comfort food. They're so hearty and satisfying.


Skrillx
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I've made these meatballs several times and they're always a hit. I love that I can make them ahead of time and freeze them.


OLISHI9 OFFICIAL
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These meatballs are a great way to use up leftover ground beef. They're also a great freezer meal.


Katelynn Stemen
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I'm not a great cook, but these meatballs turned out perfect. I'm so glad I found this recipe.


Zeshan Nazeer
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I made these meatballs for my Italian grandmother and she loved them! She said they were the best meatballs she's ever had.


Chloe K
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These meatballs are perfect for a weeknight meal. They're quick and easy to make, and they're always a hit with my family.


iliya khoshrouy
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I love that this recipe is so easy to make. I can have a delicious meal on the table in no time.


Jacqueline MICHELLE
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The sauce is amazing! It's the perfect balance of sweetness and acidity.


Umer Niyazi
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These meatballs are the best I've ever had. They're so tender and flavorful.


Ukwa D Entertainer
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I'm not usually a fan of meatballs, but these were really good. The sauce was especially delicious.


runnwitu Runnwitme
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. The meatballs are always moist and flavorful and the sauce is rich and savory.


Mr Rejaul
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This recipe is a keeper! The meatballs are so easy to make and the sauce is delicious. I served them over spaghetti and it was a perfect meal.


Flappy
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I made these meatballs for a party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


GENEVIEVE ELISHA
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These meatballs were a hit with my family! The sauce was flavorful and the meatballs were tender and juicy. I will definitely be making this recipe again.