Mike's Healthier Meatballs

• 2 lb ground beef
• 2 cup Roughly chopped mushrooms
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves
• 1 bunch cilantro
• 1 large egg
• 1 tbsp ketchup
• 1 tbsp smoked paprika
• 1 tbsp dry oregano
• 2 tbsp BBQ spice mix
• 1/3 cup bread crumbs
• 1 Salt and pepper to taste
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves roughly chopped
• 1 can whole peeled tomatoes
• 1 can tomato sauce
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 3 tbsp freshly chopped basil
• 1 tbsp dried oregano
• 1 salt and pepper to taste

1. In a large skillet, on medium high heat, add onions, mushrooms, salt and pepper
2. Sauteed until soft and mushrooms released most of their water
3. Add garlic and cook for an extra minute, then put aside to cool
4. In a food processor add cilantro and sauteed vegetables.
5. Pulse until finely chopped, not pureed.
6. In a large bowl add the meat, sauteed vegetables and the rest of the ingredients and mix well
7. Let rest, covered, in the fridge for 20 minutes
8. Preheat oven to 375
9. For the sauce:
10. In a large saucepan add the first three ingredients and sauteed until tender.
11. Add the rest of the ingredients and simmer for 20 minutes.
12. I use a chopping wand to smooth out the sauce
13. Line a half sized sheet pan with foil and scoop out your meatballs
14. Bake for around 20 minutes
15. Carefully place meatballs into sauce pan and continue to cook for about half an hour

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Taken from cookpad.com/us/recipes/361244-mikes-healthier-meatballs (may not work)