1/23/07

Betty's Famous Meatballs

Betty’s Famous Meatballs

These are so good and they're easy to make. The meatballs are added directly into the sauce, rather that being browned first. Have a big pot of sauce simmering on the stove before you start making these.

Yield: Approximately 30

1 clove garlic, peeled
2 pounds ground beef
1-1/2 cups bread crumbs
½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon parsley
1 teaspoon basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon minced garlic (or garlic powder)
2 eggs, beaten
¼ cup milk (if needed to moisten)


Cut the garlic clove in half and rub a large bowl with the cut side.

Put the ground beef in the bowl and make a “well” in the middle. Add the bread crumbs, cheese and the seasonings.

Pour the eggs over the meat mixture. Using your hands, mix just until it forms a ball. Do not over-mix. Slowly add the milk if the mixture seems too dry.

Gently shape mixture into 1-1/2 inch balls. Drop directly into sauce to cook. Cook for 1-1/2 hours on low heat.

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