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Red Wine Braised Meatballs

Savor Red Wine Braised Meatballs for Cozy Dinner Nights

Elevate your weeknight dinners with these Red Wine Braised Meatballs, combining rustic Italian charm and comfort in one satisfying dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb Ground Beef 80/20 blend recommended for flavor and juiciness
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley chopped
  • 1 Onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Red Wine fruity variety like Merlot
  • 14 oz Canned Tomatoes crushed
  • 1 cup Beef Broth low-sodium
For Cooking
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil for browning

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Red Wine Braised Meatballs
  1. Prepare the aromatics by finely chopping one onion and mincing three cloves of garlic.
  2. In a bowl, combine ground beef, chopped parsley, onion, garlic, and salt and pepper. Mix gently.
  3. Shape the mixture into uniform 1.5-inch meatballs and place on a baking sheet.
  4. Heat olive oil in a skillet, brown the meatballs on all sides for about 8 to 10 minutes.
  5. Remove meatballs and pour in red wine, scraping the skillet for flavor. Add crushed tomatoes and beef broth.
  6. Return meatballs to the skillet, cover, and simmer on low heat for 30 minutes.
  7. Serve over mashed potatoes, pasta, or bread to soak up the sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 3meatballsCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 20gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Using fresh ingredients significantly enhances the dish's flavor. Aim for uniform meatball size for even cooking.

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