Italian Meatballs, Joy Of Cooking Style

• 1 lb ground beef
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 cup chopped parsley
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup fresh breadcrumb
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 3 tablespoons dry red wine (optional)
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

1. Mix all ingredients up to the dried oregano with your hands.
2. Scoop out mixture in heaping tablespoons and form into 2-inch balls.
3. Dredge the meatballs in the flour.
4. Heat in a large skillet over medium heat the 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
5. Brown the meatballs in batches.
6. Place in baking pan and cook in a preheated 375 degree oven for 10 minutes.
7. Or, if desired finish cooking in the sauce of your choice.
8. Enjoy!

ground beef, garlic, parsley, parmesan cheese, onion, fresh breadcrumb, egg, red wine, tomato paste, salt, ground black pepper, oregano, allpurpose, olive oil

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/italian-meatballs-joy-of-cooking-style-283416 (may not work)