Description
Red Wine Braised Meatballs are a comforting and flavorful dish that brings the essence of Italian cooking to your table. These tender meatballs, simmered in a rich red wine sauce, create an inviting aroma that transforms your kitchen into a bistro. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, this delightful meal is sure to impress your guests while providing lasting memories with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or Italian-seasoned)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup dry red wine (Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon)
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix until just incorporated.
- With wet hands, shape the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs (about 1–1½ inches in diameter).
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the meatballs until golden brown on all sides (about 6–8 minutes). Remove from pan and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté chopped onions until translucent (3–5 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Pour in red wine and beef broth; add canned tomatoes and scrape any browned bits from the pan.
- Return meatballs to the skillet. Simmer covered on low heat for 30–40 minutes until cooked through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing/Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg