Mama Bellas Tomato Gravy And Meatballs Recipes

"MAMA'S ITALIAN GRAVY & MEATBALLS"

Steps:

• 1. first of all lets roll up some meatballs: In a large bowl whisk two eggs lightly, add in salt, pepper, diced onion, grated parmesan, bread crumbs, chopped garlic combine well, add your ground pork, ground sausage & ground chuck...then just get in there with your hands and mix those ingredients very well. Then by eye just start pinchin' rollin' and placing on a bake sheet. Place in a pre-heated 325* oven for 30 minutes.
• 2. While the meatballs are cooking start the "Gravy": In a large stock pot add 2tbs of olive oil and heat over med-high heat, add chopped onion and cook 5 minutes stirring often, add chopped garlic cook 2 minutes, add in you tomato paste and mix well, then add tomato puree & crushed tomatoes stir well, add your fresh basil and parsley, italian seasoning, crushed red pepper, red wine and your tomato sauce. stir well and reduce heat to low. When meatballs are ready remove from oven place on paper towel to absorb a little of the fat, then add to your gravy pot, stir well, hit with salt & pepper, replace lid and simmer 4 hours.
• 3. 4 hours later the perfect plate of pasta. Spaghetti noodles cooked per box instructions, Mama's homemade Gravy and Meatballs topped with fresh grated parmesan and a slice of toasted garlic bread with olive oil....Mmmmmmmm Goodness!!!!

MEATBALLS AND GRAVY

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat the egg, milk, cornstarch, onion, salt, pepper, nutmeg, allspice and ginger. Add beef; mix well. Shape into 1-1/2-in. meatballs. (Mixture will be very soft. For easier shaping, rinse hands in cold water frequently.) , In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the meatballs in butter, half at a time, for about 10 minutes or until no longer pink. Remove meatballs to paper towels to drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings in skillet. , For gravy, add butter to drippings. Stir in flour. Add broth and milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Season with salt and pepper. Return meatballs to skillet; heat through on low. Garnish with parsley if desired.

MEATBALLS IN TOMATO GRAVY

Steps:

• Mix beef, egg, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp chili powder, catsup and cracker crumbs.
• Form into balls about the size of a walnut.
• Set aside until the gravy is boiling.
• Meanwhile combine remaining ingredients in a ovenproof dutch oven.
• Bring to a boil.
• Drop meatballs into boiling tomato gravy and cook 3 minutes.
• Cover and place in oven.
• Bake at 350 for at least 1 hour.
• Serve over spaghetti.

GRANDMA'S SUNDAY GRAVY

Steps:

• 1. Make the meatballs according to the directions and set aside. In a large heavy bottom pot put in olive oil. Brown the sausages on all sides and remove. Saute onion till soft and add garlic. Add tomato paste and let cook for one minute. Add tomatoes, sausages, meatballs, basil and a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Bring to a boil and reduce heat and simmer for 2-3 hours covered. Make sure you keep stirring to make sure the bottom does not burn. When you have it simmering, stir occasionally to make sure it is not burning.
• 2. When you make gravy it is very important that you use a pot that has a thick, heavy bottom. This prevents it from burning.

MEATBALLS WITH TOMATO WITH JUICE GRAVY

Steps:

• Mix the ground beef, sasuage, salt, pepper, chili powder, onion, crackers, 1 beaten egg and 1 cup tomato juice.
• Shape into balls about the size of walnuts and bake at 350 about 30 minutes, turn and bake about 20 more minutes.
• You can drain the drippings off or leave them, sometimes I leave them if there is not too much grease.
• Mix remaining juice, cornstarch, a little chile powder and some of the dripping from the pan, I warm the sauce up in the microwave just a little before putting in the hot pan.
• Put back in the oven till juice thickens or is good and bubbly.

SCANDI-STYLE MEATBALLS WITH GRAVY

Steps:

• Soak the breadcrumbs in the milk for 10 mins, or until the milk has been absorbed.
• Combine the beef, pork, allspice, pepper, flour, Worcestershire sauce and 1 tsp salt in a large bowl, add the milk-soaked breadcrumbs and use your hands to squash everything together for a few minutes until well combined. Roll the mixture into meatballs about the size of a cherry tomato. Chill for at least 30 mins. Will keep covered and chilled for up to 24 hrs, or frozen for up to two months.
• Make the berry sauce by cooking the cranberries and sugar in a small saucepan over a medium heat with a splash of water for 5-8 mins until the berries have burst and the sauce looks syrupy and glossy. Add a little more water if it becomes too thick. Leave to cool.
• Heat the oven to 180C/160C fan/ gas 4 and have a baking tray to hand. Heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat. Cook the meatballs, in batches if needed, for 8-10 mins until nicely browned on all sides. Transfer to the baking tray and bake in the oven for another 10 mins while you make the gravy.
• Melt the butter in the same frying pan you fried the meatballs in (no need to wash it first) and stir in the flour. Sizzle for a minute or two, then slowly add the stock, whisking to make a smooth sauce. Bubble for 2-3 mins to allow the gravy to thicken, then add the cream and Worcestershire sauce and some seasoning. Tip the meatballs back into the sauce, scatter with the dill and serve with mash or chips, if you like, and the cranberry sauce.

MAMA'S TOMATO GRAVY

Steps:

• Heat bacon drippings in a skillet over medium-high heat. Stir the flour into the bacon drippings and cook, stirring constantly, until lightly browned. Slowly pour the water into the flour mixture while whisking. Whisk in the tomato paste. Cook the mixture until it begins to thicken. Reduce heat to low and simmer until thick, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.