Amazing Red Wine Braised Meatballs for a Juicy Dinner Delight
Amazing Red Wine Braised Meatballs for a Delicious Dinner
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups red wine
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the meatballs and sear on all sides until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Transfer the meatballs to a baking dish.
- In the same skillet, add the red wine, beef broth, and tomato sauce. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, scraping the bottom of the pan.
- Pour the sauce over the meatballs in the baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, until the meatballs are cooked through.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add minced onions to the meatball mixture.
- Serve with pasta or crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 15 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 35 grams
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: Red Wine Braised Meatballs, Dinner Recipes, Meatball Recipes