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Red Wine Braised Meatballs

Irresistible Red Wine Braised Meatballs for Cozy Nights

Enjoy the delightful flavors of Red Wine Braised Meatballs, perfect for cozy dinners and any special occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 pound Ground Beef Use 80/20 fat for ideal juiciness
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Can be substituted with basil or oregano
  • 1 medium Onion Finely chopped, yellow or white onions work best
  • 3-4 cloves Garlic Fresh minced garlic preferred
  • Salt Essential seasoning, adjust to taste
  • Pepper Essential seasoning, adjust to taste
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Red Wine A fruity Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon recommended
  • 1 can Canned Tomatoes Crushed tomatoes create a smooth sauce
  • 1 cup Beef Broth Low-sodium preferred for less salt

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Skillet
  • measuring cups
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Finely chop one medium onion and a few cloves of garlic. Set aside in separate bowls for easy access.
  2. In a large bowl, combine 1 pound of ground beef with the chopped onion, garlic, and 1/4 cup of fresh parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste and mix by hand.
  3. Shape the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs, approximately 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter, and place on a clean plate.
  4. Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, place the meatballs in the skillet and sear for 3-4 minutes on each side.
  5. Remove the meatballs from the skillet. Pour in red wine to deglaze the pan, then add crushed tomatoes and beef broth, stirring to combine. Let simmer for 5 minutes.
  6. Return the browned meatballs to the skillet, cover, reduce heat to low, and braise for about 30 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 4meatballsCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 24gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 650mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. For freezing, use an airtight container or freezer bag for up to 3 months.

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