Guys I'm super excited because I am sharing my first recipe on my blog! I have been wanting to open a recipe tab on Cynthia's NY Dose for quite some time. This is my meatballs, its a favorite in my family. Its full of flavor, and its made with homemade tomato sauce! Please excuse the poor quality pictures! I'm currently looking for a better camera ;)
This is it....
Lets make it......
Start with chopping half a small onion
As well as 3 big garlic cloves (who else loves garlic??)
Add that to your ground chuck
Throw a little Herbes de Provence baby!!
Seasoned Salt
Pinch of Salt (I use Kosher)
Freshly Ground Pepper
Freshly grated Parmesan Cheese (use the good stuff, makes a difference!)
Chopped Parsley
Panko Bread Crumbs
a couple of Eggs
And Mix!!!!! (please do not over mix)
I use a large ice cream scoop to shape the meatballs all the same size
My mixture made 36 meatballs, At this point put the meatballs in the freezer to firm up a bit before we start browning them.
You like my extremely old baking pan?? no? I do! I refuse to throw it away hehe ;)
Olive Oil for Browning
Glorious sight ugh??
Brown them on all sides.....
Then pour the booze baby!! hehe
I use Fortuna strained tomatoes (love!)
When the alcohol has cooked out pour the tomatoes in.....
Can we just take a moment and look at the color of that tomato sauce!!!! That little bit of red wine really makes a difference. OK, so I don't really like tangy sauce so I add alittle sugar.
Salt and pepper if needed and throw in 3 torn fresh basil leaves
I serve it with butter spaghetti, recipe coming soon. Enjoy!
Meatballs
- 2 lbs Ground Chuck
- 1 tbsp Seasoned Salt
- 1/2 tbsp Herbs De Provence
- 1/4 cup Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 1/4 cup Chopped Parsley
- 1/2 cup Plain Panko Bread Crumbs
- Half of a small white onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup Red Wine (I use Merlot)
- 3 large Garlic Cloves, chopped
- 1 tbsp of sugar, or more if desired
- Pinch of salt and pepper
- 1 tbsp of olive oil for browning
- 2 cups of strained tomatoes
- 3 Fresh Basil Leaves
