Ingredients and Weight:
- 1 pound (~450g) ground beef (85% lean)
- 1 pound (~450g) Italian sausage, removed from casing
- 1 cup (~120g) bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup (~60ml) milk
- 1/2 cup (~120ml) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup (~30g) chopped fresh parsley
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon (~5g) salt
- 1/2 teaspoon (~2g) black pepper
- 1 (28-ounce or 800g) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (15-ounce or 425g) can tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup (~120ml) chopped onion
- 1/2 cup (~120ml) chopped green bell pepper
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
60 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (Easy)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, sausage, bread crumbs, milk, Parmesan cheese, parsley, eggs, salt, and pepper. Mix well until evenly combined.
- Form mixture into 1-inch (~2.5cm) meatballs.
- In a large skillet, heat a little olive oil over medium heat. Brown meatballs on all sides.
- In a separate large bowl, combine crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, onion, and green bell pepper. Stir well.
- Transfer meatballs to a baking dish and pour tomato sauce over them.
- Bake in preheated oven for 60 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 450
- Fat: 25g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
- Sodium: 900mg
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Protein: 35g
Dish Characteristics:
- Tender and juicy meatballs
- Savory tomato sauce
- Herbs and cheese add flavor and depth
- Perfect for serving with pasta, bread, or mashed potatoes
User Comments:
- "These meatballs are amazing! They're so moist and flavorful."
- "The sauce is incredible. I'm definitely going to try it with other dishes."
- "Easy to make and so delicious. Everyone at my dinner party loved them."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Make sure to brown the meatballs on all sides before baking to develop flavor.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure that meatballs are cooked through; internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).
- Serve meatballs immediately or keep them warm in a slow cooker until ready to serve.
