SPICY ITALIAN MEATBALLS

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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 2h30m

Yield 70 to 80 small meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 pound ground beef
1 pound ground pork
3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, minced
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 cloves garlic, grated on a rasp grater
2 whole eggs
Splash of milk
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup olive oil, for frying
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, diced
Two 28-ounce cans tomato sauce
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, minced
3 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
Crushed red pepper, as needed
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • For the meatballs: Combine the ground beef, pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, ricotta, parsley, crushed red pepper, salt, garlic, eggs, milk and black pepper in a bowl. Mash with your hands until thoroughly combined. Form into small balls and place on a baking sheet. Set in the fridge for 1 hour.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the meatballs in batches until nice and deep golden, then move them to a plate.
  • For the sauce: Into the same skillet, add the garlic and onions and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the tomato sauce, parsley, tomato paste, sugar, salt, crushed red pepper and black pepper. Reduce the heat to medium low and cook for 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Add the meatballs back to the skillet and simmer another 15 minutes. Keep warm until serving.
  • Transfer to a chafing dish and serve with frilly toothpicks.

Saud Mahessar
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These meatballs are the perfect appetizer or main course. They are sure to please everyone at your table.


Boaz “KIONGOZI” Simiyu
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I love these meatballs! They are so flavorful and juicy. I always make a double batch so I can have leftovers.


Joy Bia
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These meatballs are a great way to use up leftover ground beef. They are also a great way to get your kids to eat vegetables.


Younas Malik
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I've made these meatballs several times and they are always a hit. They are the perfect party food.


Ernest Okoro
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These meatballs are so easy to make and they taste amazing. I love that I can use leftover bread to make them.


gabby warner
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I've tried many meatball recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. The meatballs are so moist and flavorful.


Zabathwa Betwana
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These meatballs are the perfect appetizer or main course. They are sure to please everyone at your table.


Asim Raza
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I love these meatballs! They are so flavorful and juicy. I always make a double batch so I can have leftovers.


L Day
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These meatballs are a great way to use up leftover ground beef. They are also a great way to get your kids to eat vegetables.


Opaniyi Omolara
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I've made these meatballs several times and they are always a hit. They are the perfect party food.


Lungile Primrose
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These meatballs are so easy to make and they taste amazing. I love that I can use leftover bread to make them.


Amos Moeketsi
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I've tried many meatball recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. The meatballs are so moist and flavorful.


Tayyab Nisar
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These meatballs are the perfect appetizer or main course. They are sure to please everyone at your table.


Mark Gwyn
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I love these meatballs! They are so flavorful and juicy. I always make a double batch so I can have leftovers.


2B Mario
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These meatballs are a great way to use up leftover bread. They are also a great way to get your kids to eat vegetables.


Intasar Ali Bsf17O4056
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I've made these meatballs several times and they are always a hit. They are so easy to make and they taste amazing.


Sherlyn Garcia
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These meatballs are the best I've ever had. They are so moist and flavorful.


Claude Sharp
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I made these meatballs for a party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


tanu khan
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These meatballs were a hit with my family! They were so flavorful and juicy. I will definitely be making them again.


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