Ingredients:
1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 lb Italian sausage ( hot or mild, casings removed)
2 eggs, beaten
1 1/4 cups seasoned dry bread crumbs
1/2 cup marinara sauce
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon minced dried onions
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Directions:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray a couple of mini muffin pans with baking spray. This recipe will make about 34-36 meatballs.
Combine all ingredients in a large bowl, mixing well with your hands.
Using a scale, weigh out 1.5oz portions of meat and form into meatballs.
Place meatballs in the mini muffin cups.
Bake for 20 minutes until cooked through. If you make larger or smaller meatballs than the 1.5oz suggested, you will need to adjust your cooking time accordingly.
These freeze very well! To reheat, take the desired portion from the freezer and drop into a saucepan of your favorite pasta sauce, then simmer until heated through.
Servings: Serve
Time preparation: 15 min.
Time total: 35 min.