Salsa Meatballs Browned In Garlic Oil Recipes

GARLIC LOVER'S MEATBALLS AND SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 12 meatballs. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Brown meatballs; drain., For sauce, in a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes, 2 cups water, tomato sauce and paste, parsley, cheese, basil, sugar and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; carefully add meatballs., Simmer, covered, 3 hours to allow flavors to blend, stirring occasionally and adding additional water as necessary. If desired, serve with additional cheese and parsley.

MEATBALLS IN SALSA

Steps:

• Combine the salsa with the tomato sauce in a saucepan and start warming together over low heat.
• Mix the remaining ingredients together with your hands until thoroughly combined.
• Form the mixture into 20 1-inch balls.
• Bake the meatballs on a cookie sheet or baking pan at 350°F for 25 minutes.
• Transfer the meatballs to a casserole, pour the heated sauce over the top and bake at 350°F for 10 minutes.
• Turn the oven off, leaving the dish inside, and let it set in the cooling oven for 20 to 25 minutes until serving.