- 14oz Ground beefminced
- 3oz Ground pork
- 1 Onion
- 2 cloves Garliccrushed
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheesegrated
- 1 Eggs
- 1/4 cup Parsleychopped leaves
- 3/4 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Black pepper
For the sauce
- 24oz Pureed tomatoes
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 3/4 cup Oniondiced
- 1/2 cup Water
- 1 tsp Red chilicrushed
- 3 tsp Oregano
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black pepper
To serve
- 4 portions Pasta
- to taste Parmesan cheese
- to taste Parsleychopped
Juicy Beef Meatballs
Juicy Beef Meatballs in a garlicky tomato sauce, over a bed of pasta and topped with a good grating of parmesan – sounds pretty awesome right? Well here’s my recipe for making those perfect meatballs – juicy, beefy and super tasty. I add a bit of pork mince to mine for the extra flavor and fat content, but you don’t have to. This tomato sauce is also a classic – onions, garlic, herbs and a little hit of chili intensify the flavor and makes it the perfect match to coat the meatballs with.
This recipe makes enough to serve 4 comfortably but I often double it when I have the lads coming round for a game night – we get through it pretty easily!
So, how to cook Juicy Beef Meatballs?
Steps to make Juicy Beef Meatballs
1 | Combine the onion and the bread | 5 |
Peel and grate the onion into a large bowl. You should end up with around 1/2 cup of onion, and its juices. Combine the bread with the onion and set aside for around 5 minutes, so the bread soaks up all the onion juice. | ||
2 | Form the meatballs | 10 |
Add all the remaining meatball ingredients to the bowl and mix well together. Using a tablespoon, take a spoonful of the mixture at a time and shape into a ball with your hands. Repeat until you have used all the mixture, placing the meatballs on a plate or tray. | ||
3 | Cook the meatballs | 6 |
Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over a medium high heat. Place the meatballs in the pan - you may need to do this in batches - and fry for 3-4 minutes, gently turning them, until they are browned all over but not cooked inside. Remove them with a slotted spoon to a plate. | ||
4 | Cook the onions and garlic | 4 |
Add another tablespoon of oil to the same pan. Add the onion and fry for 4-5 minutes, stirring, until it becomes soft. Add the garlic and fry for a further minute. | ||
5 | Bring the sauce together | 5 |
Add the remaining ingredients for the sauce and stir together. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. | ||
6 | Add the meatballs to the sauce | 10 |
Add the meatballs and their juices back into the pan, lower the heat and leave to cook in the sauce for 8 - 10 minutes, giving an occasional stir. Check for seasoning and add salt and pepper if needed. | ||
7 | Cook pasta | 7 |
In the meantime, cook the pasta according to the package instructions, until al dente. | ||
8 | Serving | 2 |
Divide the pasta between the plates. Top with a good helping of meatballs and sauce, and sprinkle over some parsley and parmesan. | ||
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