JOE'S JUICY MEATBALLS RECIPE - (5/5)

Joe's Juicy Meatballs Recipe - (5/5) image

Provided by Michinthekitch

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound ground beef (85% lean)
1/2 cup dry Italian breadcrumbs
1/2 cup milk (preferably 2%)
1/2 cup plus 1 teaspoon freshly grated pecorino cheese
1 large egg, beaten
3 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley
2 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 and 1/2 cups Quickie Tomato Sauce

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees and lighlty oil a rimmed baking sheet 2. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, grated cheese, egg, parsley, garlic, salt and pepper. Knead everything together with clean hands. Feel for the right texture - it should be soft but not sopping wet, so add a little more milk or breadcrumbs if needed. Form 12 egg sized balls by gently shaping the meat nixture in your hands. Do not crush and mold the meat between your palms. 3. Place the balls on the baking sheet. Bake until browned, about 30 minutes. 4. Bring the tomato sauce to a boil in a large saucepan. Add the meatballs and return to the boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the meatballs are cooked through, about 30 minutes. Serve hot.