Quick Italian Meatballs

Submitted by Barenakedchef

"Recipe from Cooking with Paula Deen magazine. Best meatballs ever."

 

• Ready In: 2hrs 10mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1⁄2 cup finely chopped onion
• 1⁄2 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
• 2 lbs ground chuck
• 36 pepperoni slices, finely chopped
• 1⁄2 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
• 1⁄2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic salt
• 2 (28 ounce) jars marinara sauce

directions

1. In a large iron skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper, and cook for 5-6 minutes or until veggies are soft.
2. Let cool and then combine all ingredients except sauce and roll into 2 inch balls. Brown in same hot skillet until cooked on all sides. Transfer to simmering marinara sauce and gently cook for 2 hours. Before serving, I add a splash of half and half for richness.