Red Wine Braised Meatballs: Juicy Comfort Food Made Easy
Experience the deliciously rich flavors of Red Wine Braised Meatballs, a comforting dish that’s easy to prepare.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-free
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup red wine
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Mix until combined.
- Form mixture into meatballs and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add meatballs and brown on all sides.
- Once browned, remove meatballs and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add red wine and beef broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
- Return meatballs to the skillet, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Serve with pasta or crusty bread.
Notes
- For a healthier option, use ground turkey.
- Pair with a glass of the red wine used in the recipe for a perfect match.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Red Wine Braised Meatballs, comfort food, easy recipes