Quick Italian Meatballs

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

• Ready In: 2 hrs 10 mins
• 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.