Beef Meatballs with Marinara Sauce

Instructions

1. Step 1

   Combine the breadcrumb and whole milk in a mixing bowl. Let the mixture stand until the crumbs absorb the milk.

   Timer: 5 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 50.0 gr Breadcrumb, 60.0 ml Whole Milk

   Cookware: mixing bowl

2. Step 2

   Add the beef, egg, Parmesan cheese, parsley, ⅝ tsp (4 gr) salt, and ½ tsp (1 gr) black pepper. Mix gently just until evenly combined.

   Ingredients used: 1.0 gr Black Pepper, 1.0 piece Egg, 15.0 gr Flat-Leaf Parsley, 500.0 gr Ground Beef, 40.0 gr Parmesan Cheese, 4.0 gr Salt

   Cookware: mixing bowl

3. Step 3

   Shape the mixture into 16 evenly sized meatballs and arrange them on a plate.

   Cookware: plate

4. Step 4

   Heat 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown the meatballs in batches, turning to color several sides, then transfer them to the plate.

   Timer: 8 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 15.0 ml Olive Oil

   Cookware: large skillet, plate, tongs

5. Step 5

   Add the remaining 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil and the onion to the skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until softened.

   Timer: 5 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 15.0 ml Olive Oil, 150.0 gr Onion

   Cookware: large skillet, wooden spoon

6. Step 6

   Add the garlic, tomato paste, oregano, and remaining ½ tsp (1 gr) black pepper. Stir over medium heat until the tomato paste darkens slightly and the garlic is fragrant.

   Timer: 1 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 1.0 gr Black Pepper, 2.0 gr Dried Oregano, 12.0 gr Garlic, 30.0 gr Tomato Paste

   Cookware: large skillet, wooden spoon

7. Step 7

   Stir in the crushed tomato and remaining ⅞ tsp (5 gr) salt. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, then reduce to low heat and cook uncovered.

   Timer: 10 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 5.0 gr Salt, 800.0 gr Tomato

   Cookware: large skillet, wooden spoon

8. Step 8

   Return the meatballs and any collected juices to the sauce. Cover and simmer over low heat until the centers of the meatballs reach 71°C.

   Timer: 15 min (fixed)

   Cookware: instant-read thermometer, large skillet, tongs

9. Step 9

   Remove the skillet from the heat, stir in the basil, and serve the meatballs with the marinara sauce.

   Ingredients used: 10.0 gr Basil

   Cookware: large skillet, wooden spoon