MINI-MEATBALLS IN ROASTED RED PEPPER SAUCE
Ingredients
- 2 lb Grass Fed Ground Beef
- 1 cup Soft bread crumbs
- 2 whole Eggs
- .25 cup Finely chopped onion
- 2 whole Garlic cloves crushed
- 1 dash salt and pepper or to taste
Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
- 1 tbs olive oil
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic crushed
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 ts Cornstarch
- 2 jars Roasted red peppers rinsed, drained, finely chopped
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1 4 oz can Tomato paste
- 3/4 ts Thyme leaves dried
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl combine Ground Beef, bread crumbs, eggs, onion, garlic, salt and pepper. Mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape mixture into 64 one-inch meatballs and place on broiler pan. Bake in 350 degree F oven for 18-20 minutes, or until no longer pink and juices are clear.
Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
- In large skillet heat olive oil over medium heat until hot. Add onion and garlic. Cook 2 to 3 minutes or until tender. Combine broth and cornstarch. Add red peppers, wine, tomato paste and thyme to skillet. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to medium low. Simmer 10 to 12 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally. Add meatballs to skillet and cook until meatballs are heated through.