SPICY ITALIAN MEATBALLS

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OMG!!! these meatballs are fabulous. got the recipe from the Better Homes and gardens special interest "potluck" magazine. they can be served as an appetizer or a meal (which I did by serving them over polenta(cornmeal)which was a good choice). You will love these! Can't wait for leftovers tonight!!

Provided by Ann McCue

Categories     Meat Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 c fine dry bread crumbs (i used half plain and half italian)
1/4 c onion, finely chopped
1/4 c bottled pepperoncini salad peppers, finely chopped
1 tsp italian seasoning, crushed
1 clove garlic, minced
1 lb lean ground beef
1 lb bulk italian sausage (i used jimmy deans regular)
SAUCE
1 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes
1/2 c finely chopped onion
1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
2 clove garlic, minced
1/2 tsp dried oregano, crushed
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper

Steps:

  • 1. preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl combine egg, bread crumbs,1/4 cup onion, pepperoncini peppers, Italian seasoning and 1 clove garlic. mix well. add the beef and sausage, mix until combined. shape mixture into 32 meatballs. Place on a cookie sheet and bake for 30 minutes. Drain well.
  • 2. meanwhile in a 4-5 quart slow cooker combine crushed tomatoes, 1/2 cup onion, the vinegar, 2 cloves garlic, oregano and crushed red pepper. Mix. Add baked meatballs to mixture and mix gently. Cover and cook on low heat for 4 to 6 hours or on high heat for 2 to 3 hours. Skim fat from sauce before serving

ZRF Malik
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I'm not a fan of spicy food, but these meatballs were surprisingly mild. They were also very juicy and flavorful. I served them with mashed potatoes and they were a hit!


Zombie Player
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These meatballs were delicious! I loved the spicy sauce. I will definitely be making them again.


Ampumuza Confidence
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These meatballs were just okay. They were a little bland for my taste.


David Nonyeh Jeo
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I made these meatballs for my family and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. I will definitely be making them again soon.


Hammad Virk
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These meatballs were a little dry for my taste. I think I would add more breadcrumbs next time.


Rahber Balouch
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I love these meatballs! They are so easy to make and they always turn out delicious. I usually serve them with spaghetti and meatballs, but they are also great on their own.


Umer said
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These meatballs were easy to make and turned out great! I used ground turkey instead of beef and they were still very flavorful. I served them with spaghetti and meatballs and it was a delicious meal.


alex jones
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I made these meatballs for a potluck and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. I will definitely be making them again.


Dur e Sameen
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These meatballs were a little too spicy for me, but my husband loved them. He said they were the best meatballs he's ever had.


Hoowy Gaming
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I'm not a fan of spicy food, but these meatballs were surprisingly mild. They were also very juicy and flavorful. I served them with mashed potatoes and they were a hit!


Ivan Vlaisavljević
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These meatballs were easy to make and turned out delicious! The sauce was especially good. I will definitely be making them again.


Michaela Wilson
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I followed the recipe exactly and the meatballs turned out great! They were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I served them over spaghetti and everyone loved them.


Anthony Tigner
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These meatballs were just okay. They were a little dry and the sauce was bland. I wouldn't make them again.


John Snow
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I made these meatballs for my family and they loved them! The meatballs were so tender and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making them again.


The sakil Khan
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These meatballs were a hit at my dinner party! They had the perfect amount of spice and were so juicy and flavorful. I will definitely be making them again.