Italian Meatballs
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef — 80% lean
1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs
1 egg — beaten
2 tablespoons onion — finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 clove garlic — crushed
1 1/2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning
Cooking Instructions
Place ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, onion, and salt in bowl. Add garlic and 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Shape beef mixture into 12 meatballs. Brown meatballs in hot oil in large skillet over medium heat. Pour off drippings. Add stewed tomatoes, tomato paste, water, remaining 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning and sugar to meatballs in skillet, stirring to combine. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover tightly and simmer 20 minutes.
Serving Ideas : Serve over hot cooked spaghetti. Sprinkle with cheese.
“For life is more than food, and the body more than clothing.” (Luk 12:23)
