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Beef, Pat’s Famous Meatballs

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List of Ingredients




1 pound ground beef (Italian sausage can be added with the beef for additional flavor.)

2 eggs

1 clove garlic, minced

Chopped parsley

3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

3/4 cup bread crumbs

1/2 cup boiling water

Salt and pepper, to taste

2 tablespoons cooking oil

1 (1 pound, 13-ounce) can tomatoes, drained*

1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce

1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste

1-1/2 tomato cans of water* (see above)


Recipe



1. Combine beef, eggs, garlic, parsley, cheese, crumbs, boiling water, salt and pepper. Shape into oval balls.

2. Heat oil in skillet; brown meatballs on all sides. Remove from heat; set aside.

3. Strain fat from skillet into a large saucepan. Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste and 1-1/2 cans water. Bring to boil; simmer 45 minutes.

4. Add meatballs to sauce; simmer 45 minutes longer.

Serves 4

From the file of Patricia Stillwell Hines, Ithaca, NY and Naples, FL