Description
Braised Meatballs in Red Wine Gravy are a comforting and flavorful dish that transforms simple ingredients into an unforgettable experience. Tender meatballs are simmered in a luscious red wine gravy, soaking up all the rich flavors. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, this dish promises to create lasting memories around the table. Serve it over pasta or with crusty bread to enjoy every drop of the delectable sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 fat content)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (fresh or Italian-style)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup dry red wine
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a large bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Form the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Brown meatballs on all sides for about five minutes; remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté onion until translucent. Add garlic and tomato paste; stir for one minute.
- Pour in red wine and beef broth; scrape up any browned bits from the skillet. Return meatballs to the skillet and simmer covered for about 30 minutes.
- Serve the meatballs drizzled with gravy.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg