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Savory Spoon Tomato Basil Poached Meatballs

Savory Spoon Tomato Basil Poached Meatballs

12/9/20251 min read

INGREDIENTS

Makes 28–32 large (1/3 cup) meatballs (freezer friendly)

Meatball Mixture

  • 1.32 kg ground beef

  • 908 g ground pork

  • 200–240 g bread, torn

  • 1 cup milk

  • 3 eggs

  • 2 Tbsp salt

  • 2–3 tsp black pepper

  • 2 tsp garlic powder (or 4–6 cloves minced)

  • 2 tsp onion powder (optional)

  • 1 tsp dried basil

  • 4 Tbsp fresh basil, finely chopped

  • 2–3 Tbsp cilantro (optional, use lightly)

For Simmering

  • 3 × 710 ml jars Savory Spoon Tomato Basil Sauce

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Make the Panade

  1. Add bread to a bowl and pour milk over to moisten.

  2. Let sit 5 minutes.

  3. Lightly squeeze out excess milk (don’t wring dry).

  4. Mash into a paste.

2. Mix the Meatballs

  1. Combine beef, pork, panade, eggs, salt, pepper, garlic, onion powder, dried basil, and fresh basil.

  2. Mix gently until just combined. (Do not overmix.)

3. Shape

  • Scoop 1/3 cup per meatball and roll gently.

  • Chill 20–30 minutes to help them hold shape.

4. Simmer in Sauce

  1. Add Tomato Basil sauce to a large pot and bring to a gentle simmer.

  2. Lower meatballs in carefully.

  3. Do not stir for 15 minutes.

  4. Simmer 35–40 minutes, covered.

  5. Turn off heat and rest 10 minutes in the sauce.

5. Serve With

  • Pasta

  • Polenta

  • Orzo

  • Mashed potatoes

  • Crusty bread

  • Salad

NUTRITION (Per 1 Meatball, 1/3 Cup)

  • 165 calories

  • 10 g fat

  • 14 g protein

  • 5 g carbs

  • 310 mg sodium