Description
Delicious meatballs braised in a rich red wine sauce, perfect for a comforting dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20 fat)
- 1 handful fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup fruity red wine (Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon)
- 1 can crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup beef broth
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Chop the onion and mince the garlic.
- In a large bowl, mix the ground beef, parsley, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper thoroughly.
- Shape the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and brown the meatballs on all sides.
- Remove the meatballs and deglaze the skillet with red wine, scraping up the browned bits.
- Add crushed tomatoes and beef broth, bringing to a gentle simmer.
- Return the meatballs to the skillet, cover, and braise on low heat for about 30 minutes.
Notes
These meatballs can be served over pasta or in a meatball sandwich. Optional: add Italian seasoning or red pepper flakes for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: meatballs, red wine, Italian, comfort food