Meatballs with Tomato Sauce

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Level: Easy
Total: 1 hr 50 min
Prep: 25 min
Inactive: 30 min
Cook: 55 min
Yield: 8 to 12 meatballs

Ingredients

  1. 1 ounce garlic, minced
  2. 1 ounce kosher salt
  3. 1 ounce oregano, minced
  4. 1 ounce parsley, minced
  5. 1 ounce Tomato Sauce, recipe follows
  6. 1 whole egg
  7. 6 ounces ground beef
  8. 6 ounces ground pork
  9. 6 ounces ground veal
  10. Grape seed oil, for searing
  11. 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  12. 4 cloves garlic, peeled and thinly sliced or minced
  13. 1 large onion yellow, diced
  14. 1/2 cup dry red wine
  15. 2 cups minced or grated carrots
  16. 3 tablespoons thyme leaves, minced
  17. 30 ounces whole peeled tomatoes, crushed
  18. 1 cup chopped fresh basil
  19. Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, blend the garlic, salt, oregano, parsley, Tomato Sauce and egg, mixing well with a whisk. Next, by hand, add the ground beef, pork and veal, mixing well, ensuring not to over-mix. After mixing, portion the meatballs to desired size, 1 1/2 to 2 ounces, then allow to rest in the refrigerator for 20 to 30 minutes. This will allow the meatballs to bind. 
  2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. 
  3. Over medium-high heat, add enough grape seed oil to coat the bottom of a large skillet. Sear the meatballs until browned, 2 to 3 minutes each side. After searing, finish the meatballs in the oven until cooked through. This time will vary according to the size of the meatballs
  4. Over medium-high heat, add the olive oil to a saucepan and heat. Add the garlic and onions and cook until the onions soften. Next, add the wine, deglazing the pan. Reduce the heat to medium and add the carrots and thyme, cooking for an additional 5 minutes. Finally, add the tomatoes and their juices, bring to a boil and reduce the heat to a simmer. Add the basil and continue to cook over a low heat for 20 to 30 minutes. Season to taste and remove from the heat. 

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 of 10 servings
Calories 274
Total Fat 20 g
Saturated Fat 5 g
Carbohydrates 11 g
Dietary Fiber 4 g
Sugar 4 g
Protein 11 g
Cholesterol 49 mg
Sodium 495 mg

 

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