Braised Meatballs with San Marzano Tomatoes

Braised Meatballs with San Marzano Tomatoes by Chef Ross Pangilinan of Terrace by Mix Mix are the perfect appetizer.

Recipe type: appetizer Yield: 2 Prep time: 1 hour Cook time: 2 hrs Total time: 3 hrs

Braised Meatballs with San Marzano Tomatoes

Ingredients:

Tomato Sauce

1 #10 can of San Marzano tomatoes from Viele and Sons – blended

2 C olive oil

2 T chili flakes

12 Garlic cloves – smashed

12 Basil leaves

 

Meatballs

1.5 lb ground beef

1.5 lb ground pork

4 Eggs

2 C Bread crumbs

2 oz Garlic – chopped

1 T Fresh thyme – chopped

1 T Fresh parsley – chopped

1 T Salt

1 T Pepper

Directions:

1. Tomatoes
3. Simmer blended tomatoes over med heat for 30 min, season with salt.
5. In a separate pan, combine olive oil, chili, garlic and basil in small sauce pot and heat over low-med heat for 20 minutes (careful not to heat to much, just enough to extract the flavors into the oil).
7.  
9. Strain the oil into the stewed tomatoes and whisk together.
11.  
13. Together
15. Preheat oven 350 degrees.
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19. Mix all ingredients together in large bowl. Place in fridge for 20 min. Using a 1 or 2 oz ice cream scoop, roll out meat balls on a non-stick or paper lined baking sheet. Place in oven till meatballs get browned about 10 minutes. Place cooked meatballs in a braising dish and cover with tomato sauce. Bake for 45 minutes. Served with grated parmesan cheese and chopped fresh basil.

Published on January 11, 2019 by Teri Williams