Spicy Italian Meatballs Recipe Ree Drummond Food Network from www.foodnetwork.com
Introduction
Meatballs are a classic dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. This spicy meatball recipe adds a little kick to the traditional dish, perfect for those who love spicy food. The recipe is easy to follow and can be made in under an hour. These meatballs are great as an appetizer or can be served as a main dish with pasta or rice. Let's get started!
Ingredients
For the meatballs, you will need:
1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup milk
1 egg
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
For the sauce, you will need:
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 can crushed tomatoes (28 ounces)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F. 2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, cumin, paprika, chili powder, cayenne pepper, and chopped parsley. 3. Mix everything together until well combined. 4. Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter. 5. Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. 6. Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until they are cooked through. 7. While the meatballs are baking, start making the sauce. 8. In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. 9. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the saucepan and cook until they are soft and translucent. 10. Add the red pepper flakes to the saucepan and cook for another minute. 11. Pour in the can of crushed tomatoes and stir everything together. 12. Add the salt, black pepper, and sugar to the saucepan and stir again. 13. Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it cook for 15-20 minutes, or until it has thickened. 14. Once the meatballs are done, add them to the saucepan with the sauce. 15. Stir everything together so that the meatballs are coated in the sauce. 16. Let everything simmer together for a few minutes so that the flavors can meld. 17. Serve the meatballs and sauce hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley.
Nutrition
This recipe makes approximately 24 meatballs. Here is the nutritional information for one meatball with sauce:
Calories: 92
Protein: 6g
Fat: 6g
Carbohydrates: 4g
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 189mg
Conclusion
This spicy meatball recipe is a delicious and easy way to spice up a classic dish. With its bold flavors and easy-to-follow instructions, it's sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection. Whether you serve it as an appetizer or main dish, these meatballs are sure to impress. Try them out today!