Appetizer for 6

Italian Beef Meatballs

Name: Italian Beef Meatballs
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 lb lean ground beef; 1/2 cup italian seasoned breadcrumbs; 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese; 1/2 small onion; 2 tbsp milk; 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary; 1 tbsp chopped fresh italian parsley; 1 tbsp chopped fresh basil; 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp freshly cracked pepper; 2 cloves garlic; 1 large egg; 1 cans (14 1/2 oz) fire roasted diced tomatoes; 1 cans (15 oz) tomato sauce; 1 1/2 tsp sugar (optional); 1 tsp each garlic powder; 3/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes; 1/2 tsp each dried thyme; 1/4 tsp dried marjoram; 1/8 tsp dried sage; 2 cups freshly shredded mozzarella cheese; 1 cup freshly shredded parmesan cheese; 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil; 2 tbsp chopped fresh italian parsley

$9.88for 435 minServes 6

Seasoned beef meatballs simmer in tomato sauce, then finish with melted mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.

Italian Beef Meatballs with its ingredients

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Ground beef, 1 lb$5.49/lb typical	1 lb	$5.49Typical price
	Bread crumbs, 2 oz$0.14/oz typical	2 oz	$0.28Typical price
	Parmesan, 4.5 oz$0.55/oz typical	4.5 oz	$2.41Typical price
	Onions, 0.15 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.15 lb	$0.19Typical price
	Milk, 1 oz$0.04/oz typical	1 oz	$0.04Typical price
	Mint, a little$1.99 each typical	a little	$0.12Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, 0.25$1.49 each typical	0.25	$0.28Typical price
	Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.15Typical price
	Eggs, 1$0.30 each typical	1	$0.30Typical price
	Canned tomatoes, 15 oz$0.08/oz typical	15 oz	$1.16Typical price
	Tomato paste and sauce, 15 oz$0.10/oz typical	15 oz	$1.50Typical price
	Mozzarella, 8 oz$0.30/oz typical	8 oz	$2.40Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$14.82

Swaps

Swap ground beef for ground turkeyabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap mozzarella for cheddar and shredded cheeseabout the same price
Swap milk for almondabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Olive and cooking oilSalt and pepperSugar and brown sugarDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blends

Not included in the cost.

35 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
6servings as written
$$typical cost tier

Italian Budget Appetizers Snacks

Typical price

$2.47 per serving$9.88 for 4

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Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
1 lb lean ground beef
1/2 cup italian seasoned breadcrumbs
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1/2 small onion
2 tbsp milk
1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary
1 tbsp chopped fresh italian parsley
1 tbsp chopped fresh basil
1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp freshly cracked pepper
2 cloves garlic
1 large egg
1 cans (14 1/2 oz) fire roasted diced tomatoes
1 cans (15 oz) tomato sauce
1 1/2 tsp sugar (optional)
1 tsp each garlic powder
3/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp each dried thyme
1/4 tsp dried marjoram
1/8 tsp dried sage
2 cups freshly shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup freshly shredded parmesan cheese
2 tbsp chopped fresh basil
2 tbsp chopped fresh italian parsley

Steps

Mix the beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, onion, milk, herbs, salt, pepper, garlic, and egg in a large bowl for 3 minutes.
Shape the mixture into 18 meatballs, each about 1½ inches wide.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and brown the meatballs for 7 minutes, turning often.
Add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, sugar, garlic powder, pepper flakes, thyme, marjoram, and sage.
Cover and simmer for 13 minutes until the meatballs reach 160 F.
Sprinkle on the mozzarella and Parmesan, cover, and cook for 2 minutes until melted.

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