Nicki and Cathy's Homemade Meatballs and Sauce

Ingredients

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	Meatballs
	1 poundGround sirloin
	2 poundsMeatloaf meat mix; ( 1 pound lean beef, 1/2 pound ground veal, 1/2 pound ground pork)
	3 Eggs
	1 1/4 cupsPecorino Romamo; Grated
	1/2 cupParsley
	1 teaspoonGarlic; Minced
	2 teaspoonsSalt & pepper
	1 tablespoonItalian seasoning
	3/4 cupMilk
	2 cupsDry bread crumbs
	1/2 CupOlive oil
	Sauce
	2 clovesGarlic; Minced
	1 largeShort rib
	28 ouncesTomato puree; Canned
	2 cansSan marzano tomatoes; 1 crushed/ 1 whole
	2 teaspoonsSalt & pepper
	1/2 CupFresh basil; Roughly chopped
	1/3 CupParmigiano reggiano; Grated
	1 stickButter; Hot and melted
	2 Onions; Chopped

Calories Per Serving: 569
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Nicki and Cathy's Homemade Meatballs and Sauce Preparation

Meatballs

Combine sirloin, meatloaf mix, eggs, cheese, parsley, garlic, Italian seasoning, and salt and pepper in a large bowl. Using your hands, blend ingredients. Add bread crumbs 1/2 cup at a time until blended evenly. Add milk until mixture is moist. Shape mixture into 2 1/2 inch balls. In a large skillet heat olive oil- the oil should be very hot but not smoking. Place meatballs in pan and fry in batches. Brown one side then flip to other side- then transfer to a paper towel to drain oil. DO NOT fully cook meat- this extra step is simply for extra flavor.

Sauce

In a large pot melt one stick of butter. After the butter is melted- fry the short rib until is it browned and crispy. Add onions and garlic to the butter and short rib and allow to cook until onions are translucent. Add salt and pepper. Add tomato purée and two cans of San Marzano tomatoes (using hands crush one can).

Add meatballs to sauce. Let sauce and meatballs continue oooking on low/medium heat for at least 3 hours... The longer the better!!!!! Remember to stir sauce to ensure there is no burning on the bottom of the pot. Remove short rib. 15 minutes before serving add fresh basil. Right before serving add parmigiana reggiano cheese. Stir until evenly mixed.

ENJOY!!!!

Notes

San Marzano tomatoes and fresh basil are the secret!!!!!!

Food Glossary

Learn more about the ingredients in this recipe: Ground sirloin Meatloaf meat mix Eggs Parsley Garlic Salt & pepper Italian seasoning Milk Dry bread crumbs Olive oil Garlic Short rib Tomato puree San marzano tomatoes Salt & pepper Fresh basil Parmigiano reggiano Butter Onions

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Nicki and Cathy's Homemade Meatballs and Sauce Reviews

	cathyhitescalamogna An exquisite blend of wonderful flavors! 3 months, 2 weeks, 2 days, 16 hours, 46 minutes ago
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