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Irresistibly Delicious Red Wine Braised Meatballs for Dinner

Amazing Red Wine Braised Meatballs for a Delicious Dinner are a gourmet twist on comfort food, bursting with flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef 80/20 recommended
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup red wine fruity variety like Merlot
  • 14 oz canned tomatoes crushed
  • 1 cup beef broth low-sodium
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • for browning tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic.
  2. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, parsley, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix by hand until just combined.
  3. Form the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs.
  4. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs, browning them on all sides until golden brown, about 8-10 minutes.
  5. Remove meatballs. Pour red wine into the skillet, scraping up flavorful bits. Stir in crushed tomatoes and beef broth, then bring to a simmer.
  6. Return meatballs to the sauce, cover, and let simmer on low for about 30 minutes.

Notes

Serve with crusty bread or over pasta. Allow leftovers to cool before storage.

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