Mimi's Magnificent Meatballs

Delicious meatballs with a variety of ingredients

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1  large egg, gently beaten
• 1  lb lean ground beef
• 1  lb ground pork
• 1  cup  dried breadcrumbs
• 1  small onion, finely chopped
• 1⁄2 cup fat-free ricotta cheese
• 2  small garlic cloves, minced
• 1  tablespoon fresh lemongrass, minced
• 2  tablespoons  grated parmesan cheese or 2  tablespoons asiago cheese
• 2  teaspoons yellow mustard
• 1  teaspoon ketchup
• 1⁄2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1  tablespoon  Italian spices
• 1  teaspoon dried parsley
•  olive oil, for pan

Directions

1. In a large bowl, gently beat one egg. Then add meat and all ingredients.
2. Cover the bottom of a skillet with olive oil and heat using medium to medium-high heat.
3. With your hands, blend all ingredients together. With slightly damp hands, roll about 1 tablespoon of meat mixture into golf ball-sized balls between your hands.
4. Place meatballs in hot skillet and brown on all sides.
5. Once all sides are browned, add to homemade sauce in a slow-cooker and cook on low for about 4-5 hours.