PERFECT MEATBALLS
A traditional Italian meatball, slow cooked in a basic Pomodoro Sauce (see "Perfect Pomodoro Sauce"). The idea is to make these as moist and as un-meatloaf tasting as possible. If the meat doesn't seem to "stick" together, add a few more breadcrumbs than whats called for. Slow cooking them in the sauce is the key
Provided by sjf17x
Categories Meat
Time 3h20m
Yield 12 meatballs, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Grate the onion, set aside (will include a lot of juice, or water).
- Mince the garlic very finely, put the salt and olive oil onto it, and with the back end of a chef's knife, work the garlic into a paste.
- ** Alternative, or if you don't know how to do this, just mince the garlic and onions as finely as you can.
- In a large bowl, add the meat, onion, garlic, egg, bread crumbs, parm cheese, basil, pesto, 3 tbsp olive oil, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
- Mix by hand just to combine - do not work it too much.
- Form into balls between the size of a golf ball and a large egg, not working the meat too much. Make as much as you can, about 11-12 and put on a plate.
- Heat the 4 tbsp olive oil on high heat in a saute pan.
- Brown the meatballs on all sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Place the already prepared pomodoro sauce in a crock pot, or a large pot on the stove, and carefully add the meatballs.
- Cook for at least 3 hours on low (I cook mine for around 6 hours in a crock pot), stirring occasionally.
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Kim Makoye
[email protected]I made these meatballs with ground turkey instead of beef and they were still delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.
Tonderai Nkoma
[email protected]These meatballs were a bit too salty for my taste.
M Amir
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of meatballs, but these were actually pretty good. I'd definitely make them again.
Zamurd Abbas
[email protected]These meatballs were just okay. I've had better.
Mohamed Ashor
[email protected]I've tried many meatball recipes and this one is by far the best. The meatballs are so moist and flavorful.
Rock
[email protected]These meatballs were easy to make and they tasted great. I'll definitely be making them again.
Syns Azam
[email protected]I made these meatballs for a party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!
Janak Sunuwar
[email protected]These meatballs were a bit too dry for my taste, but I think I just needed to add more bread crumbs.
Yariel Lopez
[email protected]I've made these meatballs several times and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they always come out perfect.
Ismail Hamdard
[email protected]These meatballs were perfect! I will definitely be making them again.
Patricia Anderson
[email protected]I made these meatballs with ground turkey instead of beef and they were still delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.
Mariam Fatima
[email protected]These meatballs were a bit too salty for my taste.
Christopher Lee hill
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of meatballs, but these were actually pretty good. I'd definitely make them again.
Afif Hossain Dhrudo
[email protected]These meatballs were just okay. I've had better.
Anum Noor
[email protected]I've tried many meatball recipes and this one is by far the best. The meatballs are so moist and flavorful.
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[email protected]These meatballs were easy to make and they tasted great. I'll definitely be making them again.
tashrik_ Official
[email protected]I made these meatballs for a party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!
Mahesh Nath
[email protected]These meatballs were a bit too dry for my taste. I think I'll add more bread crumbs next time.
Scholastica Fom
[email protected]I've made these meatballs several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they always come out juicy and flavorful.
Summar Mirza
[email protected]These meatballs were absolutely delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly. My family loved them.