Categories: Beef
Ingredients
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 1/2 lb. ground sirloin
- 1/2 lb. ground beef
- 1/3 cup panko
- 1/2 cup chopped parsley, divided
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 2 1/2 tsp minced garlic, divided
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 3/4 tsp kosher salt, divided
- 1/2 tsp black pepper, divided
- 1 tbsp. unsalted butter
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp. tomato paste
- 15 oz. can crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 tsp granulated sugar
Directions
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Halve onion lengthwise. Finely grate 1 onion half to equal 1/4 cup. Finely chop remaining onion half to equal 1/2 cup; set aside.
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Combine sirloin, ground beef, panko, 1/4 cup grated onion, 1/4 cup parsley, oil, 1 1/4 tsp garlic, cumin, 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper in a large bowl; use hands to gently combine. Shape beef mixture into 36 small meatballs.
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Heat butter in a large skillet over high. Add meatballs, and cook, turning occasionally, until lightly browned, 6-7 minutes. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels.
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Reduce heat to low; add crushed red pepper, cinnamon, 1/2 cup chopped onion, remaining 1 1/4 tsp garlic, remaining 1/2 tsp salt, and remaining 1/4 tsp black pepper; cook, stirring often, until onion mixture is softened, about 5 minutes. Add tomato paste; cook, stirring constantly, until onion mixture is well coated, 1 minute. Add crushed tomatoes and sugar. Bring to a boil over medium-high; add meatballs to sauce, and cook until just cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes. Top with remaining 1/4 cup parsley.