MEATBALLS BEEF RECIPE RECIPES

Steps:

• Mix all meatball ingredients in a bowl using clean hands.
• Shape into 1-inch balls.
• Heat oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat (use a skillet with high sides to hold in the gravy and meatballs or use a saucepan) add in the meatballs in two batches and brown until almost cooked through turning frequently for even browning (about 10 minutes) remove to a plate.
• You may drain some fat from the skillet but leave in about 3 tablespoons.
• Add in onion and saute until softened (about 3-4 minutes) scraping any browned bits that have accumulated on the bottom of the skillet while cooking.
• Add in mushrooms cook stirring until softened.
• Add in flour and stir for 1 minute.
• Slowly add in beef broth; bring to a boil stirring/whisking constantly until smooth, bubbly and thickened.
• Add in Worcestershire sauce, ketchup and black pepper; bring back to a simmer stirring (if using add in the beef bouillon powder, start with 3 tablespoons ketchup you may add in more if desired).
• Add in cooked meatballs and simmer uncovered for about 20-25 minutes over low heat, stirring frequently.
• Season with salt to taste if desired.
• At the end of cooking stir in 1/4 cup sour cream until combined and heated through (do not boil).

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
• Place a large pot of water on to boil for spaghetti. When it boils, add salt and pasta and cook to al dente.
• Mix beef and Worcestershire, egg, bread crumbs, cheese, garlic, salt and pepper. Roll meat into 1 1/2 inch medium-sized meatballs and place on nonstick cookie sheet or a cookie sheet greased with extra-virgin olive oil. Bake balls 10 to 12 minutes, until no longer pink.
• Heat a deep skillet or medium pot over moderate heat. Add oil, crushed pepper, garlic and finely chopped onion. Saute 5 to 7 minutes, until onion bits are soft. Add beef stock, crushed tomatoes, and herbs. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 10 minutes.
• Toss hot, drained pasta with a few ladles of the sauce and grated cheese. Turn meatballs in remaining sauce. Place pasta on dinner plates and top with meatballs and sauce and extra grated cheese. Serve with bread or garlic bread (and some good chianti!)