Classic Italian Meatballs
Serve with: Pasta; sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
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2/3 cup (150 mL) fresh bread crumbs
1/2 cup (125 mL) water
1 egg
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 tsp (2 mL) each salt and pepper
1/4 cup (50 mL) grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup (50 mL) chopped fresh parsley
1 lb (500 g) lean ground beef
1 onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 can (28 oz/796 mL) diced tomatoes
1 cup (250 mL) beef stock
1 zucchini, grated
1/2 tsp (2 mL) each dried basil and oregano
Preparation:
In bowl, combine fresh bread crumbs with water; let stand until absorbed, about 5 minutes. Beat in egg, garlic, salt, pepper, cheeseand parsley. Mix in beef. Roll by rounded tablespoonfuls into balls.
Brush large nonstick skillet with vegetable oil; heat over medium-high heat. Brown meatballs, in batches, about 5 minutes. Transfer to bowl.
Drain any fat from pan. Add onion and garlic; cook over medium heat, stirring often, for 3 minutes.
Add tomatoes, beef stock, zucchini, basil and oregano; simmer, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 25 minutes. Return meatballs and any accumulated juices to pan; simmer, turning meatballs occasionally, until no longer pink inside and sauce is thickened, about 20 minutes.
Additional Information
Tags:
Main Course; Italian; Meat-Beef; Vegetables; Cheese/Other Dairy; Skillet;
Source
Canadian Living Magazine: March 2003
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