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flameDinnerBeefPorkUnder 30 mins
Meatballs with Beef and Sausage
Prep18 mins
Cook11 mins
ServesYield: 8 to 12 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean or extra-lean ground beef
- 1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage (or remove from casings)
- 1/3 cup fine dry bread crumbs
- 3 medium cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 scant teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried leaf basil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 large egg, slightly beaten
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons water, or as needed
Instructions
- Line a large shallow rimmed baking pan with foil; oil lightly. If desired, place a rack in the baking pan. Combine all ingredients, using just enough water to moisten. Shape into meatballs, about 1 1/2 to 2 inches in diameter.
- Arrange the meatballs in the pan or on the rack.
- Broil the meatballs about 8 inches from the heat source for about 10 minutes. Turn and broil for 10 minutes longer. Alternatively, the meatballs may be baked for about 30 minutes at 375 F, turning after about 15 minutes.
- Put the meatballs in a large saucepan and cover with your favorite pasta sauce, homemade or purchased. Cover and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes.
- Serves 6 (about 18 to 24 large meatballs).
- Tips and Variations
- To make your meatballs absolutely uniform in size, weigh them on a food scale as you shape them.
- Gluten-Free Meatballs: Instead of bread crumbs, use tapioca bread crumbs or a similar gluten-free bread crumb substitute.
- If desired, omit the Parmesan cheese.
Originally published at thespruce.com. Reproduced for personal collection.