Dinner for 6

Italian Meatballs

Name: Italian Meatballs
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 lb 80/20 ground beef; 1/2 lb mild italian sausage; 1/2 cup italian breadcrumbs; 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (optional); 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves (optional); 1 large egg; 4 cloves garlic; 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper; 1 jar marinara sauce; 4 tbsp salted butter

Beef and sausage meatballs mix with breadcrumbs, parmesan, garlic, and herbs before simmering in buttery marinara sauce.

$1.93per serving $

40 minstart to table

6servings

Italian High-protein Kid-friendly Budget Family Dinners

Ingredients

1 lb 80/20 ground beef
1/2 lb mild italian sausage
1/2 cup italian breadcrumbs
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (optional)
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves (optional)
1 large egg
4 cloves garlic
1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
1 jar marinara sauce
4 tbsp salted butter

Steps

Mix the beef, sausage, breadcrumbs, parmesan, egg, garlic, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
Shape the mixture into 18 small meatballs.
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat and brown the meatballs for 8 minutes.
Add the marinara, cover the skillet, and simmer for 15 minutes.
Uncover and cook for 5 minutes, until the meatballs reach 160 F.

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