ADDICTING ITALIAN MEATBALLS

Addicting Italian Meatballs image

Provided by Christine Bettiga

Categories Pork

Time 1h10m

Yield 14 meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 ounces lean ground beef
8 ounces Italian sausage (either sweet or hot, depending on your taste)
1 large egg, lightly beaten
3 tablespoons dry red wine
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped parsley or 1 tablespoon parsley flakes
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon freshly grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon onion powder or 1 teaspoon onion flakes
1 teaspoon marjoram
1/2 teaspoon sweet basil

Steps:

Beat the egg in a small bowl.
Blend in the wine and tomato paste and set aside.
Place the ground beef and italian sausage in a large bowl and blend with your hands.
Add the bread crumbs and dry ingredients.
Slowly blend in the egg mixture with the hamburger mixture until it is mixed well.
If it is too dry, add more tomato paste or wine.
Shape into 2 to 3 inch meatballs.
Place meatballs on a baking sheet.
Bake in a preheated oven 400 degrees for 20 minutes, turn meatballs at 10 minutes.
Add them to your tomato sauce (see Simple Tomato Sauce Recipe) and cook approximately 30 minutes or longer for more flavor.