Best Meatballs

Ingredients:
  • 1/2 cup unseasoned bread crumbs
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 lbs ground lean sirloin
  • 1/4 cup tomato sauce
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 tsp basil
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 14.5 oz. can beef broth
  • 14.5 oz. can crushed tomatoes
  • 2 Tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp cornstarch
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Preparation:

Heat oven to 450° F. Lightly oil 9x13-inch casserole. Mix crumbs and milk in large bowl. Let soften 2 minutes.

Add eggs, meat, tomato sauce, salt, oregano, basil, nutmeg and pepper. Shape into meatballs 1/4 cup each Place in casserole and brush with oil.

Bake 450° F for 25 minutes or until browned.

Pour off fat. Mix broth, tomatoes and tomato paste. Add to casserole. Bake, covered, 1 hour at 450° F. Remove meatballs to platter.

Pour braising liquid into saucepan. Stir together cornstarch and 3 Tbsp water in small bowl.

Whisk into braising liquid. Bring to boil over medium heat, whisking, until thickened, about 1 minute. Combine meatballs and thickened liquid in casserole.

Servings: 4
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Submitted by: Recipe Group Member
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