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James' Huge Meat Balls (Hahahaha) Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 cup italian seasoned bread crumbs
1/2 pound ground beef chuck
1/2 pound turkey
1/2 pound sweet italian sausage
1 large egg, lightly beaten
3 teaspoons minced garlic
Coarse salt and ground pepper
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
1 can (15 ounces) whole peeled tomatoes
Sugar
Directions:
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a large bowl, toss crumbs with 1/3 cup water. Add all meat, egg, 1 teaspoon garlic, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon oregano; mix just until combined. Gently form mixture into 12 large meatballs.

2. In a large Dutch oven or heavy pot, heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium-high; swirl to coat. Add meatballs and cook, turning occasionally, until browned, about 7 minutes.

3. Add crushed and whole tomatoes with juice (breaking up tomatoes), 1 teaspoon garlic, teaspoon oregano, and pinch of sugar. Season with salt and pepper. Bring sauce to a boil; reduce to a rapid simmer and cook until meatballs are cooked through, about 15 minutes.

Serve meatballs with garlic bread and salad. (and/or pasta!)
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
6
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
25 min

 

 

 

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