Italian Beef Meatballs

Instructions

1. Step 1

   Combine the breadcrumbs and milk in the mixing bowl. Let them stand until the milk is absorbed and the crumbs soften.

   Timer: 5 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 60.0 gr Breadcrumb, 60.0 ml Milk

   Cookware: mixing bowl

2. Step 2

   Add the ground beef, egg, Parmesan, parsley, 2 clove (6 gr) garlic, ¾ tsp (5 gr) salt, and ½ tsp (1 gr) black pepper. Mix just until evenly combined.

   Ingredients used: 1.0 piece Egg, 6.0 gr Garlic, 500.0 gr Ground Beef, 1.0 gr Ground Black Pepper, 40.0 gr Parmesan Cheese, 15.0 gr Parsley, 5.0 gr Salt

   Cookware: mixing bowl

3. Step 3

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

   Cookware: plate

4. Step 4

   Heat the olive oil in the large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and brown them on several sides, then transfer them to the plate; they need not be cooked through yet.

   Timer: 7 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 30.0 ml Olive Oil

   Cookware: large skillet, plate, tongs

5. Step 5

   Add the onion to the same skillet and cook over medium heat, stirring, until softened.

   Timer: 5 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 150.0 gr Onion

   Cookware: large skillet, wooden spoon

6. Step 6

   Add the remaining 2 clove (6 gr) garlic and stir until fragrant.

   Timer: 1 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 6.0 gr Garlic

   Cookware: large skillet, wooden spoon

7. Step 7

   Stir in the crushed tomatoes, oregano, remaining ½ tsp (3 gr) salt, and remaining ½ tsp (1 gr) black pepper. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer over medium heat.

   Timer: 3 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 2.0 gr Dried Oregano, 1.0 gr Ground Black Pepper, 3.0 gr Salt, 800.0 gr Tomato

   Cookware: large skillet, wooden spoon

8. Step 8

   Return the meatballs and any collected juices to the skillet. Cover and simmer over low heat until the meatballs reach 71°C at the center.

   Timer: 15 min (fixed)

   Cookware: instant-read thermometer, large skillet, tongs

9. Step 9

   Remove the skillet from the heat, stir the basil into the sauce, and serve the meatballs hot.

   Ingredients used: 10.0 gr Basil

   Cookware: large skillet, wooden spoon