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Red Wine Braised Meatballs

Savory Red Wine Braised Meatballs for a Cozy Dinner Night

Enjoy these Red Wine Braised Meatballs, a perfect blend of comfort and flavor for a cozy dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb Ground Beef (80/20) for a juicy and flavorful base
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley finely chopped
  • 1 medium Onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Red Wine fruity red like Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon
  • 1 can Canned Tomatoes crushed
  • 1 cup Beef Broth

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Finely chop one medium onion and two cloves of fresh garlic. Gather the ground beef and fresh parsley.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, chopped parsley, onion, garlic, and a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Mix until just combined.
  3. Shape the mixture into meatballs about the size of a golf ball. Yield around 12 to 16 meatballs.
  4. Heat two tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown the meatballs for about 5-7 minutes.
  5. Pour in one cup of red wine to deglaze the skillet, then add one can of crushed tomatoes and one cup of beef broth. Allow to simmer.
  6. Return the browned meatballs to the skillet. Cover and braise on low heat for 30 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Allow meatballs to rest in the sauce for best flavor and texture. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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