Meatballs (Polpetti) & Sunday Gravy: A Flavorful Italian Feast for Family Gatherings
🕒 Total Time: 3 hours
🍽️ Servings: 4
🍲 Yield: 22 meatballs
Description:
Indulge in the delightful flavors of traditional Italian cuisine with this Meatballs (Polpetti) & Sunday Gravy recipe from lovewithrecipes.com. Perfect for family gatherings, this recipe promises a mouthwatering experience that will transport you straight to the heart of Italy.
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 3 tbsp | Extra Virgin Olive Oil |
| 1 | Onion |
| 3 cloves | Garlic |
| 1 lb | Ground Beef |
| 1 lb | Ground Pork |
| 1/2 cup | Pecorino Romano Cheese |
| 1 1/4 cups | Italian Parsley |
| 3/4 cup | Bread Crumbs |
| 12 | Eggs |
| 8 cloves | Garlic |
| – | Crushed Red Pepper Flakes |
| 1/4 cup | Tomato Paste |
| 7 cups | Water |
| 1 lb | Beef Stew Meat |
| 6 | Italian Sausages |
| 2 tsp | Oregano |
| 1 tsp | Salt |
| 9 | Basil Leaves |
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 1917.3
- Fat: 109.4g
- Saturated Fat: 34.2g
- Cholesterol: 702.3mg
- Sodium: 4710.6mg
- Carbohydrates: 114.3g
- Fiber: 22.5g
- Sugar: 56.8g
- Protein: 129g
Instructions:
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🌿 Saute Aromatics: In a skillet over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Saute onions and garlic until the onions are translucent. Set aside to cool.
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🍲 Prepare Meatball Mix: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, Pecorino Romano cheese, Italian parsley, bread crumbs, salt, pepper, eggs, and the cooled onion-garlic mixture. Shape into medium-sized ovals, yielding about 22 meatballs.
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🍳 Brown Meatballs: Brown the meatballs in 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Optionally, simmer them in your favorite tomato sauce for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, stirring periodically, ensuring the meatballs remain intact.
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🍅 Sunday Gravy – Part 1: In a large saucepot over medium heat, heat 1/4 cup of olive oil. Saute garlic until golden. Add tomato paste, frying for 5 minutes. Stir in 12 cans of water from the tomato paste cans and simmer for 20 minutes until thick.
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🍝 Sunday Gravy – Part 2: Add pureed tomatoes, 1 1/2 cans of water, oregano, salt, basil, and red pepper flakes to the sauce. Bring to a boil, then simmer with a partially covered pot using a wooden spoon for 2 hours.
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🥩 Prepare Meat Components: In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown the beef stew meat and Italian sausages evenly on all sides.
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🍲 Combine and Simmer: After 2 hours of simmering the sauce, add the browned meat to it. Ensure the meat is covered by the sauce and continue to cook for an additional 1 to 1 1/2 hours, stirring periodically.
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🍲 Final Touch: Skim excess oil from the top, adjust the seasoning, and get ready to savor the rich flavors of your Sunday Gravy and perfectly cooked Meatballs.
Indulge in this culinary masterpiece, and make your Sunday gatherings a truly memorable and delicious experience with the authentic taste of Italian Meatballs and Sunday Gravy. 🇮🇹🍝🍷
