Description
Red Wine Braised Meatballs are a delightful culinary experience, combining tender meatballs with a rich, velvety sauce infused with bold red wine. This comforting dish is perfect for any occasion, from casual family dinners to elegant gatherings. With its inviting aroma and deep flavors, each bite becomes a celebration of taste that will leave your guests asking for seconds. Serve them over pasta or alongside crusty bread for an unforgettable meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup red wine (your favorite)
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, panko breadcrumbs, parsley, egg, garlic, onion, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Mix until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear meatballs in batches until browned on all sides (about 5 minutes).
- Pour in the red wine and crushed tomatoes; scrape up any bits from the pan. Bring to a simmer.
- Cover and reduce heat to low; let simmer for about 30 minutes until the sauce thickens and flavors meld.
- Serve over pasta or polenta; garnish with additional parsley or grated parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing/Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg