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Baked Meatballs Recipe

I watched Daniele Uditi make his Chef Show meatballs baked in the oven at Pizzana and we've come up with a great dupe!
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 12 meatballs

Ingredients

  • 1 tbs ghee or clarified butter important - oil will burn
  • 1 pound 93% lean ground beef
  • 1/2 pound Italian sausage mild or hot, remove casings
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp chili paste optional, for flavor
  • 1 tbsp Sriracha or other chili sauce optional, for flavor
  • 1 tbsp milk
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup Parmigiano Reggiano finely grated
  • 2 cups Panko bread crumbs
  • 4 cups sauce tomato, marinara, or pasta sauce

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 550 degrees Fahrenheit; grease sheet pan with ghee or clarified butter.
  • Mix beef, sausage, and eggs thoroughly by hand in large mixing bowl.
  • Add remaining ingredients, mix by hand until fully incorporated.
  • Place meatballs on sheet pans with at least 1/2 inch between (weigh 45g or make by hand approximately the size of golf balls).
  • Place in oven, do not open for 10 minutes. NOTE - They are not done at this point. You must simmer them in a sauce.
  • Remove and carefully place in simmering pasta sauce (enough to cover); simmer for one hour.