Super Speedy Meatballs

Ingredients

• 6 cups prepared tomato sauce
• ½ cup dry bread crumbs
• ¼ cup milk
• 1 large egg
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 pound ground veal
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper (Optional)

Step 1

Pour the tomato sauce into a large pot and warming it over medium heat until it just starts to simmer. Turn the heat down low to keep it warm while you get the meatballs ready.

Step 2

Preheat your oven’s broiler and move the rack to about 6 inches from the heat. Line a baking sheet with foil and give it a quick brush with some oil to prevent sticking.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the bread crumbs, milk, egg, Italian herbs, olive oil, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes until you have a thick mixture. Set this aside for now.

Step 4

In a bigger bowl, combine the beef and veal. Season with salt, black pepper, and a little white pepper, then sprinkle in the Parmesan cheese. Pour in your bread crumb mixture and stir everything together until it’s well combined.

Step 5

Use a small scoop or spoon to shape the meat mixture into about 48 bite-sized meatballs, and place them evenly on your prepared baking sheet.

Step 6

Pop the meatballs under the broiler and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until they start to brown. Flip them over and broil for another 3 to 4 minutes until they’re browned all over and no longer pink inside.

Step 7

Finally, transfer the cooked meatballs to the pot of warm tomato sauce. Turn the heat back up to medium and let everything simmer together for 5 to 10 minutes to meld the flavors—longer if you have time.