Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups bread crumbs (fresh whole grain bread crumbs)
- 1/2 cup l% milk
- 1 pound ground beef (extra-lean beef sirloin)
- 8 ounces Italian sausage (mild OR spicy Italian sausage, casings removed)
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese (packed, fresh grated)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon minced flat-leaf parsley (fresh)
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
How to Make
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Step 1: Place fresh bread crumbs in a small bowl and pour milk over crumbs; let stand for 5 minutes or until crumbs have absorbed milk.
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Step 2: In a large bowl, combine crumbs with all remaining ingredients, except olive oil.
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Step 3: Mix well (using your hands works best).
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Step 4: Shape meat mixture into uniform-sized meatballs (Tip: pack meat mixture into 1/3 cup measuring cup and use this amount for make 2 meatballs).
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Step 5: Heat olive oil in a deep, non-stick 14" skillet.
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Step 6: Add meatballs and cook over medium-high heat until lightly browned on all sides being careful not to break them.
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Step 7: To finish #1:
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Step 8: Add 2 jars (about 6 cups/1.5L) of your favourite tomato pasta sauce to the skillet.
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Step 9: Reduce heat, cover and simmer until meatballs are cooked through, about 25 minutes.
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Step 10: To finish #2:
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Step 11: Remove meatballs from skillet and transfer to a large baking pan.
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Step 12: Bake meatballs at 400F for about 20 minutes or until cooked through.
We hope you enjoy this recipe!
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