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Braised Meatballs in Red Wine Gravy

Savory Braised Meatballs in Red Wine Gravy for Cozy Nights

Braised Meatballs in Red Wine Gravy – a comfort food classic for cozy family dinners.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Marinating Time 2 hours
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb Ground Beef Can substitute with turkey or pork.
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs Homemade or store-bought.
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Can substitute with pecorino.
  • 1 medium Onion Can substitute with shallots.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Adjust according to preference.
  • 1 tsp Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1/2 tsp Pepper Adjust to taste.
For the Gravy
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil Can substitute with vegetable oil.
  • 2 tbsp Tomato Paste Use canned or fresh.
  • 1 cup Dry Red Wine Use Cabernet or Merlot.
  • 2 cups Beef Broth Homemade or store-bought.
Optional Additions
  • Herbs (optional) Fresh thyme or basil recommended.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Skillet
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Gather all ingredients.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix until evenly combined.
  3. Form the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  4. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sear meatballs in batches for about 5 minutes until golden brown.
  5. In the same skillet, sauté onions until translucent, then add garlic and tomato paste and cook for an additional minute.
  6. Pour in red wine, scraping the skillet to deglaze. After 2 minutes, add beef broth and simmer briefly.
  7. Return the meatballs to the skillet, cover, and simmer on low for about 30 minutes.
  8. Check meatballs for doneness, then serve with gravy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 15gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve with creamy polenta or over pasta.

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