Beef Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
Tender homemade meatballs simmered in a fragrant tomato sauce. A simple family favorite that's always a crowd-pleaser.
Recipe Information
⏱ Preparation: 20 min
🔥 Cooking: 25 min
⌛ Total: 45 min
⚙️ Difficulty: Easy
🍽 Servings: 4
🍅 Course: Main Course
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Frying pan or Dutch oven
- Chef's knife
- Wooden spoon
Ingredients
- 500 g ground beef
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
- 1 onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 400 g tomato sauce
- Fresh parsley
- Salt and black pepper
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Instructions
- 1. Peel and finely chop the onion.
- 2. Finely chop the garlic and parsley.
- 3. In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, half of the onion, the garlic, and the parsley.
- 4. Season with salt and black pepper, then mix thoroughly by hand.
- 5. Shape the mixture into evenly sized meatballs.
- 6. Heat the oil in a frying pan or Dutch oven.
- 7. Brown the meatballs on all sides for about 5 minutes.
- 8. Remove the meatballs and set them aside.
- 9. In the same pan, sauté the remaining onion until softened.
- 10. Add the tomato sauce and stir well.
- 11. Return the meatballs to the sauce.
- 12. Simmer gently over low heat for 15 to 20 minutes.
- 13. Stir gently from time to time.
- 14. Adjust the seasoning before serving.
Chef's Tip
Add a few fresh basil leaves to the sauce for extra flavor.
Mistakes to Avoid
Avoid cooking over high heat, as it can dry out the meatballs.
Serving Suggestions
Serve with pasta, rice, or creamy mashed potatoes.
The Spirit of This Recipe
A simple, generous, and comforting family recipe that's perfect for sharing around the table.
