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
1.5 tsp
Olive oil
1.5 tsp
Onion
1 large
Uncooked 93% lean ground beef
1 pound(s)
Egg
1 large egg(s)
Fresh parsley
1 Tbsp
Table salt
0.75 tsp
Red pepper flakes
0.25 tsp
Canned beef broth
0.25 cup(s)
White wine
0.25 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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