Beef Meatballs In Tomato And Mushroom Sauce Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, chopped parsley, grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
• STEP 2.Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
• STEP 3.Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
• STEP 4.Remove the meatballs from the skillet and set aside.
• STEP 5.In the same skillet, add diced onions and sliced mushrooms. Cook until the onions are translucent and the mushrooms are tender.
• STEP 6.Add crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Stir well to combine.
• STEP 7.Return the meatballs to the skillet and simmer in the sauce for 15-20 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through.
• STEP 8.Serve the meatballs and sauce over cooked pasta or with crusty bread. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.

Cooking Tips

• For extra flavor, you can add a splash of red wine to the sauce.
• If you prefer a smoother sauce, you can blend the tomato and mushroom mixture before adding the meatballs.
• These meatballs can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
• Leftover meatballs and sauce can be frozen for up to 3 months.

Storage and Serving

• Store any leftover meatballs and sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
• To reheat, simply warm them up in a skillet over medium heat until heated through.
• Serve the meatballs and sauce over cooked pasta or with crusty bread for a complete meal.