This is my mom's famous meatball recipe! It makes amount makes 4 dozen meatballs and can last in the fridge for up to 3 days in the fridge and up to 3 months in the freezer. Although I don't eat meat, I grew up eating these and know they are delicious!
Yields1 ServingPrep Time30 minsCook Time20 minsTotal Time50 mins
Ingredients:
3LBS Ground Meat (Veal, or extra lean ground beef)
3tspItalian Seasoning
2tspSalt
¼tspPepper
2tspDry Mustard
2Eggs (well beaten)
4tbspMatzah meal or breadcrumbs *DRY*
1cupBBQ Sauce
2cupsTomato sauce
2.50tbspTomato paste
Directions:
1
Beat eggs in a large bowl and set aside.
2
Add all the spices and bread crumbs and mix well to create a paste.
3
Add in ground meat and work with hands to mix well. You want all the seasonings to be mixed throughout the ground beef. Put in the work!
4
Form into 1 inch diameter size balls. It is best to keep hands moist when rolling them. Place meatballs on a cookie sheet.
5
In a large deep set pan (or dutch oven - with a lid), add BBQ sauce, tomato sauce and tomato paste. Mix well. Heat on medium to bring to a light boil/ simmer.
6
Carefully drop the meatballs in the sauce. Simmer with the lid on for 15 - 18 minutes.
7
Can last in the fridge for up to 3 days in the fridge and up to 3 months in the freezer.
Ingredients
3LBS Ground Meat (Veal, or extra lean ground beef)
3tspItalian Seasoning
2tspSalt
¼tspPepper
2tspDry Mustard
2Eggs (well beaten)
4tbspMatzah meal or breadcrumbs *DRY*
1cupBBQ Sauce
2cupsTomato sauce
2.50tbspTomato paste
Directions
1
Beat eggs in a large bowl and set aside.
2
Add all the spices and bread crumbs and mix well to create a paste.
3
Add in ground meat and work with hands to mix well. You want all the seasonings to be mixed throughout the ground beef. Put in the work!
4
Form into 1 inch diameter size balls. It is best to keep hands moist when rolling them. Place meatballs on a cookie sheet.
5
In a large deep set pan (or dutch oven - with a lid), add BBQ sauce, tomato sauce and tomato paste. Mix well. Heat on medium to bring to a light boil/ simmer.
6
Carefully drop the meatballs in the sauce. Simmer with the lid on for 15 - 18 minutes.
7
Can last in the fridge for up to 3 days in the fridge and up to 3 months in the freezer.