Hearty Beef Meatballs with Tomato Sauce
These succulent beef meatballs are seasoned with aromatic spices and herbs, then simmered in a rich, savory tomato sauce. Enhanced with colorful bell peppers and fresh green onions, this dish offers a comforting and flavorful meal. Perfect served over tender macaroni for a complete family dinner.
Ingredients for 4 portions
Instructions
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1
In a bowl, combine ground beef with 1/2 cup diced onions, parsley, bread crumbs, 1 tsp chopped garlic, egg, and 1 tsp each of garlic powder, five-spice, black pepper, paprika, and salt.
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2
Transfer the mixture to a blender or food processor and pulse until well combined, then shape into small meatballs.
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3
Heat 1/2 cup oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry the meatballs until browned on all sides, then remove and set aside.
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4
In a clean pan, heat 1/4 cup oil over high heat. Sauté 1/4 cup diced onions until they begin to soften.
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5
Add 1 tsp chopped garlic and the tomato sauce. Season with 1 tsp each of salt, black pepper, and five-spice powder. Add bay leaves.
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6
Cover the pan and simmer the sauce on medium heat for 10 minutes.
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7
Add the fried meatballs into the sauce. Cover and simmer on low heat for 25 minutes.
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8
Stir in the chopped assorted peppers and green onions. Cook for a few more minutes until vegetables are tender.
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9
Serve the meatballs and sauce hot over cooked macaroni pasta.
