Beef meatballs with tomato sauce

• For 4 people
• Preparation time : 60 minutes
• Difficulty (0 to 5) : 2

Ingredients

• Beef Meatballs
  • Ground beef : 500 grams
  • Bread crumbs : 1/2 cup
  • Onion (finely chopped) : 1/2 medium-sized
  • Garlic (minced) : 2 cloves
  • Egg : 1
  • Fresh parsley (chopped) : 2 tablespoons
  • Salt : 1 teaspoon
  • Black pepper : 1/2 teaspoon
  • Olive oil : 2 tablespoons
• Tomato Sauce
  • Canned tomatoes (crushed) : 800 grams
  • Onion (finely chopped) : 1/2 medium-sized
  • Garlic (minced) : 2 cloves
  • Olive oil : 2 tablespoons
  • Dried oregano : 1 teaspoon
  • Salt : 1/2 teaspoon
  • Black pepper : 1/4 teaspoon
  • Sugar : 1 teaspoon

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Steps

• Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
• In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, bread crumbs, chopped onion, minced garlic, egg, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all the ingredients are evenly incorporated.
• Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove the meatballs from the skillet and set aside.
• In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Cook until the onion is translucent and the garlic is fragrant, about 2 minutes.
• Add the crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and sugar to the skillet. Stir well to combine.
• Bring the sauce to a simmer and return the meatballs to the skillet. Cover and cook for 20 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through.
• Serve the beef meatballs with tomato sauce over cooked pasta or with crusty bread.

Tips

• For extra flavor, you can add grated Parmesan cheese to the meatball mixture.
• If you prefer a smoother sauce, you can blend the tomato sauce before adding the meatballs.

Information

• This recipe can be easily doubled or halved to suit your needs.
• Leftover meatballs and sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.