Italian Meatballs

Ingredients

• 1 lb. ground beef (80% lean)
• 1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs
• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 Tbsps. finely chopped onion
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 1 1/2 tsps. Italian seasoning, divided
• 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
• 1 14.5-oz. can stewed tomatoes with celery, onion
• and green pepper
• 1 6-oz. can tomato paste
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 tsp. granulated sugar
• 4 Italian style rolls OR 2 cups hot cooked
• spaghetti
• 2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Combine ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, onion and salt in a bowl. Add garlic and 1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Shape beef mixture into 12 meatballs. Brown meatballs in hot oil in large skillet over medium heat. Pour off drippings. Add stewed tomatoes, tomato paste, water and remaining 1 tsp. Italian seasoning and sugar to the meatballs in skillet, stirring to combine.Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover tightly and simmer 20 minutes. Serve on Italian style rolls or over hot cooked spaghetti.Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serves 4.

Submitted 6/13/05.
Source: Best Recipes/April 1994
Submitted By: Linda Wilson
linda.wilson@hol.heritage.com
Italian Meatballs