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Italian Meatballs Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1/2 c. panko bread crumbs
2 oz. Parmesan cheese
1/2 c. chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
3/4 c. milk
1 large Egg
7 clove garlic
2 lb. 85-percent lean ground beef
1/2 lb. Italian sausage
2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 medium Sweet onion diced
2 Tbsp. olive oil
3 tsp. italian seasoning
1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
1 can crushed tomatoes
1 can diced fire roasted tomatoes

Directions:
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
2. Combine panko, Parmesan, parsley, milk, egg, and 3 garlic cloves in a bowl; let stand 10 minutes.
3. Add beef and sausage; gently combine using your hands.
4. Shape into 36 (1- to 1 1/2-inch) balls.
5. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and lightly grease with vegetable oil.
6. Place meatballs on baking sheet and bake until browned, 15 minutes. Drain well.
7. Combine onion, olive oil, Italian seasoning, red pepper, and remaining 4 garlic cloves in a microwave-safe bowl. 8. Microwave, stirring once, until onion is tender, 3 to 4 minutes.
9. Combine onion mixture, crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and sugar in the bowl of a 6-quart slow cooker. Gently stir meatballs into sauce. Cover and cook on low, 6 hours. Stir in basil.

Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
36 meatballs
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
6.5 hours
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
you can serve these meatballs with your favorite pasta, as a meatball sub or as a toothpick appetizer!

 

 

 

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