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Braised Italian Meatballs and Le Creuset Giveaway

4.58 from 14 ratings
Braised Italian Meatballs are a family favorite. They’re meaty, saucy and totally delicious. These meatballs will please even the pickiest of eaters. A true comfort food!
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
By: Sharon Lachendro
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Ingredients

For the Meatballs:

  • 2.5 lb. ground beef
  • 2/3 C gluten-free bread crumbs
  • 1/2 C grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 Tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 Tbsp fresh basil chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 1 Tbsp worcestershire sauce
  • 2 Tbsp whole milk
  • 1/4 C extra virgin olive oil

For the Sauce:

  • 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 28 oz can diced tomatoes
  • 1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
  • 8 oz can tomato sauce
  • 2 Tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp fresh cracked pepper
  • 1 Tbsp fresh basil chopped
  • 2 Tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 1/4 C freshly grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, add ground beef, bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, parsley, basil and garlic and set aside.
  • In a seperate bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, worcestershire sauce, milk, salt and pepepr. Pour over the ground beef and gently mix until all ingredients are combined.
  • Roll into 1 1/2 inch meatballs. Preheat a large, heavy bottom pan and add olive oil when hot. When the oil is hot, cook the meatballs in batches by browning on all sides. Remove meatballs from the pan and set aside. Drain all but 2 Tbsp grease from the pan.
  • Add 1 Tbsp olive oil to the hot pan. Sir in garlic and cook for 1 minute or until fragrant. Stir in diced tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, sugar, salt pepper, basil, parsley and parmesan cheese. Mix well and bring to a simmer.
  • Add in meatballs and turn to coat in the sauce. Cover and simmer on low, gently stirring occasionally, for one hour. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve with spaghetti and enjoy!

Notes

This recipe makes approximately 35 meatballs.

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