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Braised Meatballs in Red Wine Gravy

Braised Meatballs in Red Wine Gravy for Ultimate Comfort

This recipe for Braised Meatballs in Red Wine Gravy is a hearty comfort food that transforms simple ingredients into a delicious meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 pound Ground Beef Can substitute with ground turkey or pork.
  • 1/2 cup Breadcrumbs Gluten-free options work well.
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese Pecorino can be used for a sharper flavor.
  • 1 small Onion Yellow or white onions are ideal.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Fresh minced garlic is best.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pepper Adjust according to taste.
For the Gravy
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can use canola oil as an alternative.
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste Fresh tomatoes can be used for chunkiness.
  • 1 cup Dry Red Wine Choose a quality dry red and avoid sweet varieties.
  • 1 cup Beef Broth Vegetable broth can lighten things up.
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Herbs (like Basil or Thyme) Optional for an aromatic boost.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Skillet
  • Baking Sheet
  • Oven

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, diced onion, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
  3. Shape the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  4. Heat a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil, and brown the meatballs for about 5 minutes.
  5. In the same skillet, sauté chopped onions until translucent, then add garlic and tomato paste.
  6. Deglaze the skillet with red wine and beef broth, then add the browned meatballs back into the mixture and let simmer for 30 minutes.
  7. Carefully transfer the meatballs to plates and drizzle with the red wine gravy before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Meatballs can be prepared ahead of time and stored for later use. Experiment with substitutions for personalization.

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