Description
Enjoy the ultimate comfort food with these juicy and flavorful 4C bread crumbs meatballs simmered in rich tomato sauce. Perfect for easy weeknight dinners or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (or a mix of beef and pork)
- 1 cup 4C bread crumbs
- ½ cup milk
- 1 large egg, beaten
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine 4C bread crumbs and milk. Let sit for a few minutes.
- Add ground beef, beaten egg, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Gently mix until combined.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Form the meat mixture into 1-1.5 inch meatballs and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake the meatballs for 20-25 minutes until cooked through and lightly browned.
- In a saucepan, heat olive oil and add crushed tomatoes, sugar, and dried basil. Stir to combine.
- Transfer the baked meatballs to the sauce, bring to a simmer, cover, and let cook for at least 30 minutes.
Notes
- Don’t overmix the meat mixture to avoid tough meatballs.
- For richer flavor, use a combination of ground meats.
- Soak the breadcrumbs in milk for tenderness.
- Let the meatballs simmer in sauce for enhanced flavor.
- Customize with additional spices or herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking and Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 320 Kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: 4C bread crumbs, meatballs, homemade meatballs, easy meatball recipe, comfort food, ground beef recipe, pasta sauce