Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 pound ground pork
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup red wine
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, chopped parsley, egg, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until evenly combined.
- Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until translucent. Stir in smoked paprika and cook for another minute.
- Add the crushed tomatoes and red wine to the skillet. Bring to a simmer and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Gently add the meatballs to the sauce. Cover and let simmer for 30 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through.
- Serve the meatballs and sauce hot, garnished with additional chopped parsley if desired.