"These Italian Meatballs are a classic comfort food! Juicy meatballs made from scratch, smothered in a delicious homemade marinara sauce...."
INGREDIENTS
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1½ lb ground beef
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½ cup breadcrumbs
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1 large egg
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½ cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
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¼ cup milk
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½ tsp smoked paprika
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½ tsp chili powder (optional)
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½ tsp salt (or to taste)
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½ tsp pepper (or to taste)
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1 tsp dried basil
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3 tbsp butter (unsalted)
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1 medium onion (chopped)
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3 cloves garlic (minced)
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2½ cups tomato sauce
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1 tbsp sugar
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½ cup beef broth (or red wine)
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¼ tsp salt (or to taste)
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½ tsp pepper (or to taste)