Ingredients
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1 lb 85% lean ground beef
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1 large egg
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1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1/2 cup bread crumbs
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 cup chopped onion
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1 tbsp minced garlic
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1 (28 oz) can peeled tomatoes
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2 tsp dried basil
Steps
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Preheat oven to 425°F. In a bowl mix together ground beef, egg, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and bread crumbs. Form mixture into 8 meatballs. Set on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 18–20 min. until nicely browned.
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Meanwhile, in a pot over medium-high heat add the olive oil and onion. Cook for 4–5 min. Add the garlic and cook for an additional 1 min. stirring often. Stir in the tomatoes, dried basil, and 1 cup water. Bring to a simmer. Simmer for 15 min. Add meatballs to sauce and bring to a boil. Turn off heat and transfer meatballs and sauce to a freezable container. Allow to cool to room temperature and place in freezer.
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To reheat, thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Place thawed meatballs in a 9x13-inch casserole dish and bake in a 375°F oven for 25–30 min. or until bubbly and hot. Serve over pasta or in your favorite roll for a meatball sandwich.
