Red Wine Braised Meatballs: Juicy Comfort Food for Home Chefs
Delicious and hearty red wine braised meatballs, perfect for a comforting meal at home.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking and Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Omnivore
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 pound ground pork
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup red wine
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Form the mixture into meatballs and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake the meatballs for 20 minutes, or until browned.
- In a large skillet, add red wine and bring to a simmer.
- Add the baked meatballs to the skillet and pour marinara sauce over them.
- Simmer for 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Serve meatballs with sauce over pasta or crusty bread.
Notes
- For added flavor, let the meatballs sit in the sauce for a few hours before serving.
- Pair with a side salad or garlic bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 meatballs
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Red Wine Braised Meatballs