Meatballs

Ingredients

Sauce

• 1 can whole peeled tomatoes

• 1 can crushed tomatoes

• mirepoix, extra

• Beef stock or red wine

Meatballs

• 1lb ground beef

• Grated Parmesan

• Breadcrumbs

• Eggs

• Worcestershire sauce

• Ricotta cheese

• Garlic

Directions

1. Mix meatball ingredients well in bowl

2. Roll into balls, big enough to fit in your hand comfortably

3. Sear in hot oil in pot on all sides. Leave the fat in the pot.

4. Refrigerate while you make the mirepoix. Chop veggies and add to pot.

5. When veggies are softened, add beef stock or wine to deglaze. Reduce further until almost dry.

6. Add cans of tomatoes. Mix well. Allow to simmer until whole tomatoes have begun to fall apart - 30-45 minutes.

7. Add meatballs. Let simmer with the lid on for 30-45 minutes, or until meatballs cooked.

Notes

Ideas for improvement:

• add miso paste to meatballs

• add tomato paste to meatballs

• add anchovy paste to meatballs

• fresh herbs: parsley, oregano or thyme. Red pepper for heat. Or chili crisp

• maybe less ricotta since they did break a bit.

• mix pork into it