dawn_mo
Well-known member
I add more garlic and some parmesan cheese to the meat mixture. I also bake them instead of frying them. Then I scrape the meatballs and their juices into the spaghetti sauce.
Baking time is approximate due to the size of the meatball you make. For meatballs that measure about 2-inches in diameter, I bake them at 350 for about 10-15 minutes. I test one to check for doneness. I don't worry about it too much because they are usually going into another hot medium like soup or pasta sauce.
2 pounds ground beef
1/4 cup dry -- flavored bread crumbs
2 cloves garlic -- crushed
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 eggs -- slightly beaten
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/2 cup chopped parsley or chopped fresh spinach
1/4 cup olive oil
In large bowl, combine all ingredients, except oil. Mix well with hands to combine.
With moistened hands, shape into meatballs 1-1/2 inches in diameter. Saute meatballs in skillet with oil until browned all over. Remove from skillet, add to simmering sauce for 30 minutes longer.
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Baking time is approximate due to the size of the meatball you make. For meatballs that measure about 2-inches in diameter, I bake them at 350 for about 10-15 minutes. I test one to check for doneness. I don't worry about it too much because they are usually going into another hot medium like soup or pasta sauce.
2 pounds ground beef
1/4 cup dry -- flavored bread crumbs
2 cloves garlic -- crushed
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 eggs -- slightly beaten
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/2 cup chopped parsley or chopped fresh spinach
1/4 cup olive oil
In large bowl, combine all ingredients, except oil. Mix well with hands to combine.
With moistened hands, shape into meatballs 1-1/2 inches in diameter. Saute meatballs in skillet with oil until browned all over. Remove from skillet, add to simmering sauce for 30 minutes longer.
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