RAISIN MEATBALLS

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My whole family enjoys these meatballs. For years my kids (now my Grandkids) would sit up on the counter and hand fold this mixture and then roll into meatballs. What fun is that?? The raisins in the give the meatballs give them a sweet bite too.

Provided by Linda BONWILL

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 lb ground beef, lean
2 c hard italian bread, cubed (any kind will do)
1 c milk
1 small onion
3 clove garlic
2 large eggs
1/2 c raisins
3 Tbsp basil, fresh
1/4 c grated cheese,
pinch salt and pepper, to taste
2 can(s) crushed tomatoes, or favorite tomato sauce.

Steps:

  • 1. Add Bread and milk in large bowl. Soak then press out extra milk from bread, discard excess milk and keep wet bread in bowl.
  • 2. In small processor puree onion and garlic, then add egg. Add contents to bread.
  • 3. Add raisins, basil, cheese, salt and pepper. Hand mix.
  • 4. Add ground beef to bread mixture, folding to incorporate all ingredients.
  • 5. Roll into golf size, or bigger balls.
  • 6. Fry in skillet in fry oil until brown. Remove from pan when done and replace with more meatballs to fry.
  • 7. When meatballs are all fried reserve about 1/4 cup of flavored oil in pan. Add cooked meatballs to skillet and then add 2 cans tomatoes. Season tomatoes, to liking. Simmer on low while boiling water for pasta. Serve with favorite pasta.

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