Cathy's Saucy Meatballs

Delight your taste buds with "Cathy's Saucy Meatballs," a hearty, crowd-pleasing dish that combines tender, perfectly seasoned meatballs with a rich and flavorful tomato sauce. This recipe features a blend of ground beef and pork, enhanced with garlic, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning, creating bite-sized morsels packed with irresistible flavor. Simmered to perfection in a luscious sauce made with crushed tomatoes, beef broth, and a touch of red pepper flakes, these meatballs strike the perfect balance between comforting and sophisticated. Easy to prepare in under an hour, this dish is ideal for family dinners or entertaining guests. Serve with your favorite pasta, fluffy rice, or crusty bread to soak up every last drop of the zesty sauce. Perfect for those searching for savory meatball recipes or Italian-inspired home cooking, "Cathy's Saucy Meatballs" is destined to become a go-to comfort food staple!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb Ground beef
• 0.5 lb Ground pork
• 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs
• 0.25 cup Milk
• 1 Egg
• 2 Garlic cloves, minced
• 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 Onion, finely chopped
• 28 oz Crushed tomatoes
• 2 tbsp Tomato paste
• 1 cup Beef broth
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 0.25 tsp Red pepper flakes
• 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, minced garlic, Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently with your hands until just combined, being careful not to overmix.

Step 2

Roll the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on a plate or tray.

Step 3

In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the meatballs in batches, and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until browned. Remove the meatballs and set them aside.

Step 4

In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for another minute.

Step 5

Add the crushed tomatoes, beef broth, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes to the skillet. Stir to combine and bring the sauce to a simmer.

Step 6

Return the meatballs to the skillet, ensuring they are submerged in the sauce. Cover and simmer on low heat for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Step 7

Once the meatballs are cooked through, garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Step 8

Serve the meatballs hot with your choice of pasta, rice, or crusty bread.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2081.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2603.8

Total Fat 175.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 61.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.5g
Cholesterol 726.7mg	0%
Sodium 5097.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 100.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.1g	0%
Total Sugars 38.4g
Protein 170.9g	0%

Vitamin D 74.8IU	0%
Calcium 678.4mg	0%
Iron 20.8mg	0%
Potassium 3626.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 59.2%

Protein: 25.7%

Carbs: 15.1%