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Braised Meatballs

Homemade Christmas Eve Braised Meatballs, tender and bursting with flavor, lovingly simmered in a rich marinara sauce.
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Braised Meatballs
Prep Time:30 minutes
Cook Time:45 minutes

Ingredients

For the Meatballs

  • 1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 LB ground beef
  • 1 LB ground pork
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

For the Tomato Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 medium onion finely diced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 14 oz can petite diced tomatoes
  • 1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Servings: 6 people