Meatballs

By Bailey1_

Ingredients

• For the Meatballs:
• 3 pounds lean ground beef
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 tablespoons diced onion
• 1 egg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons bread or cracker crumbs
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 2 teaspoons oregano flakes
• For the Soup:
• 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1/2 medium onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 teaspoon oregano flakes
• 3 dashes Worcestershire sauce
• 2 cups tomato sauce
• 1 cup beef broth

Preparation

Step 1

For the meatballs:

Mix together all ingredients for the meatballs. Set aside.

Drizzle olive oil into the bottom of a large skillet or pan over medium-low heat.

Using a tablespoon scoop or spoon, form meatballs from the ground beef mixture. Drop into the heated skillet, turning occasionally to ensure that all sides of the meatball have been browned, about 7 minutes.

Add tomato sauce and oregano to the pan with the meatballs and reduce heat to a low simmer. Allow to simmer for about 5 minutes.

For the soup:

Add all ingredients to the pan with the meatballs. Simmer over low-medium heat for 15 minutes.

Serve warm.