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Tender Red Wine Meatballs

A bowl of tender red wine meatballs, garnished with thyme, in a rich sauce.
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Savory meatballs simmered in a rich red wine sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup dry red wine
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, Parmesan cheese, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
  2. Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides. Remove meatballs from skillet and set aside.
  4. Pour red wine into the skillet and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2 minutes.
  5. Stir in tomato sauce, oregano, and basil. Return meatballs to the skillet.
  6. Bring the sauce to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 20-25 minutes, or until meatballs are cooked through and the sauce has thickened.

Notes

  • Serve with pasta or crusty bread.
  • For a richer sauce, use a full-bodied red wine like Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon.

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Keywords: meatballs, red wine, Italian, dinner, comfort food, beef

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