WAGYU BEEF MEATBALLS | TASTY MEATBALLS ON THE STOVE TOP | MEATBALL RECIPE

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is a cost-effective alternative for frying.

In a large bowl, combine 1 pound of american wagyu ground beef, 3 tablespoons of finely minced onion, 1 large egg, 1/2 cup of crushed saltine crackers, and 1/2 cup of finely grated parmesan cheese.

Add 1/4 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper, 1 tablespoon of parsley, 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of oregano to the mixture.

Mix all ingredients until just incorporated, being careful not to over mix.

Shape the mixture into meatballs about 1.5 inches in diameter.

In a skillet on medium heat, add enough oil to coat the bottom.

Place the meatballs in the skillet and cook for about 1 minute on 3 to 4 sides until caramelized.

Remove the meatballs from the pan and set aside; they are not thoroughly cooked yet.

In the same skillet, leaving about 2 to 3 tablespoons of beef fat, add 1 cup each of diced onion and green bell pepper, cooking and stirring for a couple of minutes.

Add 8 ounces of sliced mushrooms and cook for 5 to 7 minutes until the mushrooms cook down.

Add a pinch of salt and black pepper, 5 cloves of minced garlic, and 3 tablespoons of tomato paste, cooking for about a minute until incorporated.

Stir in 1 (28 ounce) can of tomato sauce and bring to a simmer.

Add 2 teaspoons of oregano and 1 teaspoon of basil, or 1 tablespoon of Italian seasonings, and stir.

Return the meatballs to the pan, basting with the sauce, and bring to a low simmer.

Cover and cook for 45 minutes, occasionally turning the meatballs and basting them.

After 45 minutes, grate 1/2 cup of parmesan cheese and 1 cup of grated mozzarella cheese over the meatballs.

Turn off the heat and let the cheese melt for several minutes before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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