We have another great recipe from our guest cook, Lena Bissonnette,this time it is her “Basic Meatball Recipe” 
Whether it is a quick appetizer whenever you friends pay a visit to your home or serve it as the main entry to wow your family, the simple yet full-filling meatballs have been a much-appreciated kitchen creation all over the world.
Imagine the Swedish meatballs or the Italian spaghetti that has always been enhanced with meatballs. Even in China, they always use meatballs in soups and other dishes.
There’s no reason why you should not love meatballs; it’s one of the best party-ready finger food. Hence, I’m going to share with you a favorite easy meatball recipe.
Let’s take a look below! 
Ingredients
- 20 ounces lean ground beef
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup breadcrumbs, preferably Italian seasoned
- ½ cup finely minced green pepper
- ½ cup finely chopped onion
- ½ cup shredded then minced carrot
- ¾ cup milk
- 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
- Fresh ground black pepper and salt to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a saucepan
- Add the garlic and onion; toss it well until it turns soft and light brown.
- Slice the tomatoes and add to the onion mixture including its juice.
- Add the salt, pepper and sugar to season the mixture.
- Cook the tomatoes without covering them until it softens or for about 30 minutes.
- Place the meatballs in an oven-safe dish and fill it with the sauce. Top everything with grated mozzarella. Place it under preheated grill to melt the cheese.
Tomato Sauce for Meatballs
This easy meatball recipe is best served when hot, together with your favorite sauce. There are a lot of exciting ways to eat meatballs, and there are plenty easy side dishes that can go with this recipe; just be creative and try to experiment.
I will share with you my favorite tomato sauce that I always pair with meatballs.
Ingredients:
2 cans (14 ounces) of tomatoes
5 ounces of grated fresh mozzarella
¾ cup finely chopped onions
3 tbsp. olive oil
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 tsp. sugar
Fresh ground black pepper and salt
Preparation:
- Heat the olive oil in a saucepan
- Add the garlic and onion; toss it well until it turns soft and light brown.
- Slice the tomatoes and add to the onion mixture including its juice.
- Add the salt, pepper and sugar to season the mixture.
- Cook the tomatoes without covering them until it softens or for about 30 minutes.
- Place the meatballs in an oven-safe dish and fill it with the sauce. Top everything with grated mozzarella. Place it under preheated grill to melt the cheese.
Final Thought
Meatballs are not just limited to being spaghetti’s sidekick; it can take the center stage simply just by being delicious. Why don’t you try out this easy meatball recipe and let the good time rolls!
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Bio
Hi, I’m Lena Bissonnette, the founder of Living n Tasting. It has always been my goal to help and encourage everyone to discover, not only the best recipes but also the newest and coolest cooking techniques that will lead us to a well-balanced and healthy life.
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it looks like quick and tasty meal 🙂 I have to try it 🙂 thank you for sharing your recipe 🙂
Lalka, thank you for stopping by, let me know what you think or have any suggestions.
Have a great 4th of July!! 🙂