Beef Meatballs in Marinara
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Juicy homemade beef meatballs simmered in marinara — the Sunday dinner that lands on a Tuesday when the family deserves something special
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🛒 Ingredients
- 1.5 lb ground beef
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 1 tsp dried basil
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👨🍳 Instructions
- 1Mix beef, breadcrumbs, parmesan, garlic, basil, egg, salt, and pepper
- 2Roll into 1.5-inch balls (about 24)
- 3Brown meatballs in a skillet over medium-high heat, 2 min per side
- 4Pour marinara over meatballs in the skillet
- 5Cover and simmer 20–25 min until cooked through
- 6Serve over spaghetti or as a sub with mozzarella
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