Name: Meatballs With Pomodoro Sauce
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 can (500 mL) San Marzano tomatoes; 2 tbsp (30 mL) garlic; 1 sprig basil; salt; 1 lb(s) (454 g) ground beef; ¼ lb(s) (113 g) ground pork; ½ yellow onion; 1 ½ tbsp (17 mL) garlic; ¼ cup (59 mL) breadcrumbs; ⅛ cup (30 mL) milk; 2 eggs; 2 tsp (10 mL) Kosher salt; 1 tbsp (15 mL) ground black pepper; Canola oil, for frying; Pecorino Romano cheese, to taste; Basil, to taste

Little Grouse of the Prarie's Meatballs — Little Grouse of the Praries Meatballs, as seen on Big Food Bucket List

PREP TIME

30 min

COOK TIME

25 min

YIELDS

4 servings

These are the most succulent, bucket-list-worthy meatballs. The combination of pork and aged beef will satisfy even the most discerning palate.

Courtesy of Saskatoon’s Little Grouse of the Prarie.

Ingredients

Pomodoro Sauce

can (500 mL) San Marzano tomatoes

tbsp (30 mL) garlic

sprig basil

salt

Meatballs

lb(s) (454 g) ground beef

lb(s) (113 g) ground pork

yellow onion

1 ½

tbsp (17 mL) garlic

cup (59 mL) breadcrumbs

⅛

cup (30 mL) milk

eggs

tsp (10 mL) Kosher salt

tbsp (15 mL) ground black pepper

Canola oil, for frying

Garnish

Pecorino Romano cheese, to taste

Basil, to taste

Ingredient Substitution Guide

Directions

Step 1

Open one can of canned San Marzano tomatoes and pass through a food mill into a pot. Alternatively, crush tomatoes with a wooden spoon in a pot.

Step 2

Add 2 tablespoons of minced garlic and 1 sprig of basil, and simmer on low heat for 45 minutes.

Step 3

Season with salt as needed.

Step 4

Mix beef and pork together.

Step 5

Finely mince onion and garlic.

Step 6

Soak breadcrumbs in milk until hydrated. Squeeze breadcrumbs to remove as much milk as possible. Set aside for next step.

Step 7

Add the balance of ingredients to the meat, as well as soaked breadcrumbs, and mix well.

Step 8

Using dampened hands, portion into 70 grams and roll into balls.

Step 9

In a pot, add canola oil and fry meatballs until golden brown.

Step 10

Cook a small test portion pot to test seasoning and adjust as needed.

Step 11

Cook in batches to avoid crowding the pan.

Step 12

Once cooked, place meatballs in a baking pan and cover halfway with Pomodoro sauce.

Step 13

Cover with aluminum foil and place in a 400ºF (200ºC) degree oven for 15-20 minutes or until registering 150ºC internal temperature.

Step 14

Uncover and allow to rest for 15 minutes to come up to 160ºFC internal temperature.

Step 15

When plating, garnish meatballs with desired amounts of Pecorino cheese and basil. Enjoy.

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