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Big Braised Meatballs
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Big Braised Meatballs

Course Main Course
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Author Liza Agbanlog

Ingredients

  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 ½ lbs lean ground beef
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, plus more for sprinkling
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 cans (28 oz/796ml) plum tomatoes, with juices, broken up

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine together milk, breadcrumbs, beef, egg, 2 tablespoons parsley, salt, pepper and ½ cup cheese. Mix until all ingredients are well-blended. Use an ice cream scoop to form 12 big meatballs.
  • Heat oil in a large deep non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add meatballs; cook for 5 to 10 minutes, or until brown on all sides. Transfer to a plate.
  • Add onion and garlic to skillet; cook over medium heat for 5 minutes or until tender. Add tomatoes with juices and bring to a boil.
  • Return meatballs to the skillet. Cover, reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes. Uncover and cook for additional 15 minutes, or until thickened and meatballs are cooked though. Stir in remaining ¼ cup cheese.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings, if needed. Serve with spaghetti or crusty bread. Sprinkle top with chopped parsley.

Notes

Recipe adapted: HeartSmart: The Best of HeartSmart Cooking by Bonnie Stern