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Red Wine Braised Meatballs

Red Wine Braised Meatballs for Cozy Family Dinners

Red Wine Braised Meatballs are the ultimate comfort food, perfect for family dinners and gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb Ground Beef Use 80/20 for best results
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Can substitute with basil or oregano
  • 1 medium Onion Finely chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced (or 1/4 tsp garlic powder per clove)
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Red Wine Use a fruity red like Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon
  • 1 can Canned Tomatoes Crushed tomatoes preferred
  • 1 cup Beef Broth Opt for low-sodium

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • Sharp knife
  • cutting board
  • large skillet
  • Plate

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Finely chop one medium onion and several cloves of garlic.
  2. Gather all ingredients for easy access during cooking.
Mix and Shape
  1. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, parsley, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  2. Mix gently until just combined, then form into golf ball-sized meatballs.
Brown Meatballs
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Brown meatballs in batches for 3-4 minutes on each side.
Make Sauce
  1. Deglaze the skillet with red wine, scraping up bits from the bottom.
  2. Add crushed tomatoes and beef broth, bring to simmer.
Braise Meatballs
  1. Return meatballs to the skillet, cover, and cook on low for 30 minutes.
Final Touches and Serve
  1. Check meatballs for doneness and let sauce simmer to thicken if desired.
  2. Serve over pasta, creamy polenta, or with crusty bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg

Notes

These meatballs can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge or freezer for convenience.

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