Italian Meatballs with Wagyu Ground Beef
Wagyu Ground Beef is known to be more nutritious and to have a higher juiciness rating than other types of beef due to its high level of intramuscular fat. So, let's make the best Italian Meatballs with this special ground beef, and let's feel that wonderful texture and that amazing flavor.
Equipment
- Saucepan
Ingredients
Meatballs
- 1 pound Wagyu Ground Beef
- 6 tbsp Bread Crumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 small yellow onion
- to taste salt
- 1 tbsp ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh basil chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
- 1 tbsp Italian Seasoning
Italian Tomato Sauce
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 2 tsp garlic minced
- ½ cup yellow onions chopped
- 1 small can tomato paste
- 2 cans Italian Style Crushed Tomatoes
- 1 tbsp fresh basil chopped
- ½ tsp oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar *optional
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
Meatballs
- Set the oven to broil. Line a large baking tray with parchment paper and lightly grease it with olive oil. Set aside.
- Finely chop the onion, garlic cloves, fresh basil, and fresh parsley into small pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, place all ingredients. Thoroughly mix the ingredients with your hands.
- Use your hand to shape the mixture into small little (1 1/2-inch) balls.
- Then broil the meatballs until the surface is browned, about 12 - 15 minutes. Turn over and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes to lightly brown the other side.
Tomato Sauce
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the onion and garlic, and tomato paste sauté until onions are translucent about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Stir in the tomato sauce and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the Italian Style Crushed Tomatoes, and all seasoning.
- Simmer for about 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, if needed
- Transfer the meatballs to the sauce. Cover the pot and simmer on low heat for at least 15 - 20 more minutes.
- Check and stir every 5 minutes, or as needed. The meatballs should be fork-tender when sliced.
- When it's done, adjust the consistency of the sauce with water if needed.
- Serve with spaghetti and Parmesan cheese.