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Italian meatballs

2
Points®
Total Time
47 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
32 min
Serves
12
Difficulty
Easy
Lightly browned onions add flavor and moisture to the meat mixture. When shaping the meatballs, be careful not to over work the mixture which can make your meatballs dense and tough.

Ingredients

Unsalted butter

1½ tsp

Olive oil

1½ tsp

Onion

1 large, minced

Uncooked 93% lean ground beef

1 pound(s)

Egg

1 large egg(s), beaten

Fresh parsley

1 Tbsp, finely minced (or 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning)

Table salt

¾ tsp

Red pepper flakes

¼ tsp

Canned beef broth

¼ cup(s), or chicken broth

White wine

¼ cup(s)

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, melt butter and oil over medium heat. Add onions; cook, stirring occasionally, until they start to caramelize, about 8 to 10 minutes. Remove onions to a large mixing bowl and let cool slightly.
  2. Add beef, egg, parsley (or Italian seasoning), salt, and red pepper flakes; mix well to combine. With damp hands, roll 3/4-inch meatballs.
  3. Place same skillet over medium-low heat. Add meatballs, broth, and wine; simmer until cooked through, gently turning meatballs once during cooking, about 20 minutes. Garnish with additional parsley and red pepper flakes.
  4. Serving size: 3 meatballs

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