Beef · ALWAYS FREE
Tomato-braised beef meatballs
Tender oven-baked meatballs finished in a simple tomato sauce.
Comfort foodFamily dinner
Ingredients
Let’s make it
- Heat oven to 425°F (220°C). Mix breadcrumbs and milk; stand for 3 minutes.
- Add beef, egg, half the garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix gently and shape into 16 meatballs.
- Place on a lined baking tray and bake for 15–20 minutes, until centers reach 160°F (71°C).
- Meanwhile heat oil in a saucepan. Cook onion for 5 minutes, stir in remaining garlic for 30 seconds, add diced tomatoes and oregano, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Add cooked meatballs to the sauce, simmer for 5 minutes, and finish with basil.
Why it’s in this collection
- High Protein: Calculated protein estimate from raw 90%-lean ground beef alone: 454 g × 20 g protein per 100 g ÷ 4 portions = at least 22.7 g per portion using this USDA reference. Other ingredients are not counted in this minimum. USDA reference
Calculations are estimates from the specified ingredients and portions. Brands, trimming, substitutions, and cooking losses change the result. This is recipe guidance, not individualized nutrition or medical advice.
Times are estimates. Images illustrate the dish; check ingredients and portions for your needs.
Use a food thermometer for meat, fish, and egg dishes. Refrigerate perishable food within 2 hours, or 1 hour above 90°F (32°C). Reheat leftovers to 165°F (74°C). Safe cooking temperatures · USDA leftover guidance
