Lightning-Fast Meatballs

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Step 1

Pour the tomato sauce into a large pot and warm it over medium heat until it’s just simmering. Then turn the heat down to low so the sauce stays warm while you make the meatballs.

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 lightly brush it with oil to keep the meatballs from sticking.

Step 3

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

Step 4

In a bigger bowl, mix the ground beef and veal together. Season with salt, black pepper, and white pepper, then sprinkle in the Parmigiano-Reggiano. Pour in the breadcrumb mixture and stir everything until it’s well combined.

Step 5

Use a small scoop or spoon to shape the meat mixture into about 48 small meatballs and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 6

Broil the meatballs for about 4 to 5 minutes until they start to brown, then carefully flip them over and broil for another 3 to 4 minutes until they’re browned on both sides and cooked through.

Step 7

Finally, transfer the meatballs to the pot with the warm tomato sauce. Turn the heat back up to medium and let everything cook together for 5 to 10 minutes to let the flavors meld. If you have time, you can simmer them a bit longer for extra tenderness.