May’s Wonderful Meatballs 🍝
Description:
This recipe, straight from the kitchen of my friend May, is a true gem! 🌟 The secret lies in the slow simmering process, which infuses the meatballs with the rich flavors of tomato, spice, and more. Plus, a little trick of letting them sit in the fridge overnight helps eliminate any excess grease, leaving you with perfectly succulent meatballs every time. And here’s the best part – you can prepare them in advance and freeze them for later enjoyment! Whether you’re serving them as a standalone dish or as part of a hearty meal, these meatballs are sure to impress.
- Cook Time: 28 hours
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 28 hours 20 minutes
- Servings: Makes 6 dozen meatballs
Ingredients:
- 2 onions
- Brown sugar
- Fresh lemon juice
- Tomato sauce
- 1 pound lean hamburger
- 1 1/2 pounds pork sausage
- 2 eggs
- Salt
- Pepper
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 610.5
- Fat: 15.2g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Cholesterol: 114.3mg
- Sodium: 1506.3mg
- Carbohydrates: 104.5g
- Fiber: 3.4g
- Sugar: 79.1g
- Protein: 17.1g
Keywords:
Vegetable, Meat, Healthy, Potluck, Weeknight, Freezer, Stove Top, Easy
Instructions:
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Prepare the Skillet: Start by spraying a non-stick skillet with vegetable oil, ensuring your meatballs won’t stick during cooking.
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Sauté the Onions: In the prepared skillet, sauté the onions until they turn transparent, releasing their sweet aroma into the air.
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Create the Tomato Base: Add in the brown sugar, fresh lemon juice, and tomato sauce to the skillet, allowing the mixture to reach a gentle simmer.
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Form the Meatballs: While the tomato base simmers away, it’s time to prepare the star of the show – the meatballs! In a separate bowl, mix together the lean hamburger, pork sausage, eggs, salt, and pepper until well combined. Then, shape the mixture into walnut-sized meatballs, ensuring each one is packed with flavor.
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Simmer the Meatballs: Carefully drop each meatball into the simmering tomato sauce, allowing them to nestle in and soak up all the delicious flavors. Cover the skillet and let the meatballs simmer away for a leisurely 3 hours, allowing the magic to happen.
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Chill Overnight: Once the simmering is complete, transfer the skillet to the fridge and let the meatballs chill overnight. This step is crucial for allowing any excess grease to rise to the surface, making it easy to remove and leaving you with perfectly tender meatballs.
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Remove Excess Fat: The next day, remove the skillet from the fridge and skim off any excess fat that has solidified on the surface. This ensures your meatballs are lean and packed with flavor.
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Reheat and Serve or Freeze: Now, you have two options – reheat and serve your meatballs immediately for a delicious meal, or freeze them for future use. Either way, you’re in for a treat!
These meatballs are a true crowd-pleaser, perfect for any occasion from weeknight dinners to potluck gatherings. Enjoy the rich flavors and tender texture of May’s Wonderful Meatballs – your taste buds will thank you! 🍽️
