Red Wine Braised Meatballs: Indulgent Comfort Food You’ll Love
A delightful dish of savory meatballs braised in rich red wine.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-free
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup red wine
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix well and form into meatballs.
- In a large skillet, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium heat and brown the meatballs on all sides.
- Once browned, add the red wine to the skillet, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
- Add tomato sauce and bring to a simmer.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, until cooked through.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For a twist, add some herbs like fresh basil or parsley to the meat mixture.
- Serve with pasta or crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Red Wine Braised Meatballs