Beer-braised Meatballs

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/2 cup italian seasoned breadcrumbs
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/3 cup onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 12 ounces light-colored beer, such as lager
• 1 1/2 cups tomato sauce
• 1 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 400*.
• 2 line broiler pan with foil and spray rack with nonstick cooking spray.
• 3 combine all meatball ingredients together in a large bowl and shape into 1 inch meatballs.
• 4 place meatballs on broiling rack and bake for 10 minutes or until browned.
• 5 combine all sauce ingredients together in a large dutch oven and bring to a boil.
• 6 add meatballs and reduce heat.
• 7 cover and simmer 20-30 minutes,stirring occasionally.