Simple Meatballs
Simple meatballs with tender, juicy beef and a rich, tomato-based sauce. A hint of garlic and oregano provides aromatic depth, balanced by Parmesan's savory touch.
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup panko bread crumbs
- ⅓ cup milk
- 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon Morton’s kosher salt divided
- 1.5 pounds 85 percent lean ground beef
- ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 2/3 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
Instructions
- Stir panko and milk in a large bowl, let sit for 5 minutes.
- Combine tomatoes, oil, sugar, and ¼ tsp salt in a Dutch oven.
- Mix beef, Parmesan, garlic powder, oregano, and ½ tsp salt into the panko mixture.
- Divide the mixture into 12 portions and roll into balls.
- Add meatballs to the sauce.
- Simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Cover and cook 15-18 minutes.
- Serve hot with sauce.