# Naughty Nora's Christmas Eve Meatballs

This recipe is a step-by-step guide on how to make delicious Christmas Eve Meatballs.

- Servings: 6 servings
- Total time: 25 min
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Sauce & Condiment
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 small bunch cilantro
- 1 small bunch fresh parsley
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup diced onion
- 2 cans tomato sauce
- 1 lemon zest

## Instructions

1. Mince garlic and chop cilantro and parsley.
2. In a mortar and pestle, crush the garlic.
3. In a bowl, whisk together the egg and olive oil.
4. Add ground beef, salt, pepper, oregano, breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, and herbs to the bowl and mix well.
5. Roll the mixture into meatballs.
6. Place the meatballs in a baking dish and drizzle with olive oil.
7. Bake the meatballs in a preheated oven at 375°F until cooked through.
8. In a skillet, sauté the diced onion with olive oil until softened.
9. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
10. Stir in the tomato sauce, beef broth, salt, pepper, and lemon zest.
11. Simmer the sauce until thickened.
12. Add the cooked meatballs to the sauce and simmer for a few minutes to coat them in the sauce.
13. Serve the meatballs over pasta with grated parmesan cheese and fresh herbs.

## Equipment

- knife
- cutting board
- mortar and pestle
- mixing bowl
- whisk
- baking dish
- range
- oven
- skillet
- grater
- ladle
- serving bowls

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTYbWFuP9/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/097cc9a6-e4f9-4929-a106-d237a5a08701
- Extracted: 2024-12-22

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