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                            Bev's Meatballs

Recipe By     : Robin S Wedeman [email protected]
Serving Size  : 0    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Crockpot                         Beef

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
225      g             ground beef
    1/4  tsp           oregano
  2      Tbls          grated Italian cheese (Parmesan and/or Rom
    1/2  tsp           salt
    1/4  tsp           pepper
    1/4  tsp           garlic powder
  1                    egg
 55      ml            cool milk
 25      g             seasoned bread crumbs
    1/4  cup           chopped onion
  1      clove         garlic -- minced
 25      g             butter
 25      g             grated cheese
  1      cup           mushrooms -- sliced
  2 1/2  cans          Italian Tomatoes
  1      can           tomato paste -- (350 g )
  1 1/2  tsp           salt
  1      tsp           sugar
    1/2  tsp           oregano
    1/4  cup           chopped parsley
    1/2  tsp           baking soda

1.  Mix ingredients in given order one by one. After completely mixed by
hand, let stand for at least 20 minutes.
2.  Form into meatballs (golf ball size) and fry slowly until golden
brown. Do not turn until completely done on one side and do not crowd pan.
If not using Teflon pan, cook in 30 ml oil.

Tomato Sauce

1.  Saute onion and garlic in butter for 5 minutes.
2.  Crush tomatoes into medium pieces. Add all ingredients except baking
soda, mushrooms, and meat balls. Simmer in covered saucepan for 1 hour.
Stir sauce often and keep heat low.
3.  Add browned meatballs and simmer 30 minutes. During last 15 minutes
add mushrooms. During last 10 minutes add baking soda. If sauce is too
thick, add water. If sauce is too thin, cook uncovered for 15 minutes.

Variation

I simmer sauce and meatballs in a crock pot and serve from it
also.

Difficulty    : moderate.
Precision     : measure ingredients.

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