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Meatballs In Tomato Sauce: A Great Recipe On A Budget

Meatballs In Tomato Sauce With Basil

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The other night when I gave my niece a choice between this dish and another for what I should cook that night, he chose this Meatballs In Tomato Sauce, hands down! Who can pass up meatballs in homemade tomato sauce? This is a great comfort food recipe, and it is also kid-friendly.

As a variation, instead of the usual ground beef, I sometimes use ground bison and ground pork. I really like bison. I find it has a slightly sweeter taste to the meat than beef, and getting variety in your diet is always a good thing. Also, to the best of my knowledge, you’ll never find bison in a CAFO, so bison is a naturally grass-fed option. 

How do you make great meatballs in tomato sauce? Here’s how.

Meatballs In Tomato Sauce With Basil

Meatballs In Tomato Sauce: A Great Recipe On A Budget

Eleanor CraigEleanor Craig
Meatballs In Tomato Sauce: A Great Recipe On A Budget
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Prep Time 25 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Total Time 50 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 people
Calories 382 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

TO MAKE THE SAUCE:

  • Glass Bowl Of Olive Oil Isolated On White Background1 tablespoon olive oil - (ghee/butter/lard)
  • Ripe Yellow Onion On A White Background1 medium yellow onion - finely chopped
  • Garlic2 cloves garlic - minced
  • Tomatoes14- ounce tomato - 1 can
  • Spoon With Tomato Paste Isolated On White Background3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • Dried Basil Leaves In Wooden Bowl Over White1 teaspoon dried basil
  • Coarse Sea Salt Top View¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • Ground Black Pepper Pile, Paths, Top¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  •  
    ½ teaspoon Sucanat - (optional, if the sauce needs a little mellowing)
  • Glass Bowl Of Olive Oil Isolated On White Background1 splash olive oil

TO MAKE THE MEATBALLS:

  • Raw Meat Mince1 pound ground beef (minced beef) - or bison
  • Coarse Sea Salt Top View1 teaspoon sea salt
  • Ground Cumin½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • Parsley On White Background1 tablespoon parsley - finely chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried parsley)
  • Ground Black Pepper Pile, Paths, Top¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Chicken Egg1 medium egg

Instructions
 

  • Heat oil in a pot. Add onion and garlic, sauté until golden.
  • Add canned tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, salt, pepper, Sucanat and a splash of olive oil. Gently simmer while preparing the meatballs.
  • To make the meatballs, add all ingredients to a medium-size mixing bowl and mix well (or use a food processor).
  • Form the meat mixture into small balls (no more than 1-inch diameter).
  • Drop each meatball into the sauce and simmer, lid partially on, for 10-15 minutes (depending on the size of the meatball) until meatballs are cooked through. Stir periodically to ensure all meatballs are evenly cooked.
  • Eat and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 382kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 23gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 121mgSodium: 921mgPotassium: 745mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1160IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 61mgIron: 4mg
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