Classic Italian Meatballs Recipe

4      Reviews by:    Eddie Watson   Classic Italian Meatballs Recipe uses ground beef, eggs, onion, garlic, fennel seeds, salt and pepper, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, flour, olive oil, and basil in creating this delicious meatball recipe. Food Category:    Beef, Veal, and Lamb Cuisine Origin:    Italian    Servings:4 Nutrition facts:406 calories18.9 grams fat Print Preview Rate This Recipe Prep Time:   35 Minutes Cook Time:   3 Hours Total Time:   3 Hours 35 Minutes

INGREDIENTS

• 1 lb. ground beef, 93%
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 large clove garlic, crushed through a press
• 3/4 tsp fennel seeds, crushed
• 1 tsp Kosher salt, or to taste
• 1/4 tsp black pepper, or to taste
• 26 1/2 oz can tomato sauce, with basil variety
• 14 1/2 oz can diced tomatoes with onion and garlic
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 cup fresh basil, thinly sliced

DIRECTIONS

• Stir together beef, eggs, onion, garlic, fennel seeds, salt, and pepper in medium bowl until combined well but not overmixed. With damp hands, shape into 12 meatballs.
• Combine tomato sauce and diced tomatoes in 4- or 5-quart slow cooker; set aside.
• Spread flour on sheet of wax paper; roll meatballs in flour until coated on all sides, shaking off excess.
• Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook meatballs, in two batches, until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes per batch, transferring to slow cooker as they are browned. Spoon tomato sauce over meatballs. Cover and cook until meatballs are cooked through and sauce is slightly thickened, about 3 hours on Low; stir in basil. Serve over pasta. Serving size: 3 meatballs.

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