Homemade Italian Meatballs

Steps

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   Soak And Mix** Stir breadcrumbs and milk in a bowl. Let sit 5 minutes. Add beef, egg, garlic, Parmesan, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix with your hands until just combined.

2. 2.

   Shape The Meatballs

   Roll into about 20 balls, roughly walnut size. Wet your hands if the mix sticks.

3. 3.

   Brown In Batches

   Heat oil in a wide pan over medium-high. Brown meatballs on all sides, 5-6 minutes total. Don't cook through. Transfer to a plate.

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   Simmer Homemade Italian Meatballs In Sauce

   In the same pan, add crushed tomatoes, oregano, and sugar if needed. Scrape up browned bits. Nestle meatballs into the sauce. Cover and simmer on low 20 minutes until cooked through.

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   Rest And Serve

   Taste the sauce for salt. Serve over spaghetti or with crusty bread. Extra Parmesan on top if you want.