Meatball Nirvana

Ingredients and Weight:

• 2 pounds ground beef (80/20)
• 1 pound ground pork
• 1/2 cup bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (15-ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Preparation Time:

30 minutes

Cooking Time:

1 hour, 30 minutes

Difficulty Level:

3 (Intermediate)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, pork, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, onion, garlic, egg, milk, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
3. Form mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
4. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown meatballs on all sides.
5. Transfer meatballs to a 9x13 inch baking dish.
6. In a medium saucepan, combine crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, oregano, basil, and parsley. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
7. Pour sauce over meatballs.
8. Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour, or until meatballs are cooked through.

Nutritional Information:

• Serving size: 4 meatballs with 1/2 cup sauce
• Calories: 550
• Fat: 30 grams
• Protein: 40 grams
• Carbohydrates: 40 grams

Dish Characteristics:

• Tender and juicy meatballs
• Rich and flavorful sauce
• Versatile dish that can be served with pasta, rice, or bread

User Comments:

• "These meatballs were absolutely delicious! The sauce was so rich and flavorful, and the meatballs were cooked perfectly."
• "I made this dish for a party, and it was a huge hit. Everyone raved about how good it was."
• "I'm not a huge fan of meatballs, but these were so good that I ate two helpings!"

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Make sure the meatballs are cooked through before serving.
• If you don't have bread crumbs, you can use crushed crackers or cereal instead.
• Feel free to adjust the seasonings to your taste.
• Serve Meatball Nirvana with a side of crusty bread to soak up all the delicious sauce.