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Homemade Meatballs Recipe

Original recipe: 8 servings ·Original at budgetbytes.com

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Ingredients as written

  • ½ cup plain breadcrumbs (70g, $0.17*)
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan (50g, $1.92)
  • ½ tsp garlic powder ($0.05)
  • ½ tsp onion powder ($0.05)
  • ½ tsp Italian seasoning ($0.05)
  • ¼ tsp salt ($0.02)
  • ¼ tsp black pepper (freshly cracked, $0.03)
  • 2 large eggs ($1.58**)
  • ¼ cup whole milk (4 oz., $0.04)
  • 1 lb. bulk Italian sausage (454g, $3.57***)
  • 1 lb. ground beef (454g, $4.98)
  • 1 small yellow onion ($0.70)
  • 2 garlic cloves ($0.08)
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil ($0.44)
  • 2 Tbsp tomato paste ($0.18)
  • 28 oz. crushed tomatoes (1 can, $1.67)
  • ½ tsp dried basil ($0.05)
  • ½ tsp dried oregano ($0.05)
  • 1 tsp brown sugar (optional, $0.02)
  • 1 tsp salt (or to taste, $0.03)

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. In a separate small bowl, lightly whisk the two eggs.
  2. Add the breadcrumb mixture, eggs, milk, Italian sausage, and ground beef to a large bowl. Use your hands to mix the ingredients together until evenly combined. Avoid over mixing the meat.
  3. Let the meatball mixture rest for five minutes to allow the breadcrumbs time to soften. Divide and shape the meat into about 32 balls, approximately 2 Tbsp in volume each.
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