Beef and Sausage Meatballs

Step 1

Grate the onion and garlic into a medium size bowl; then add the panko breadcrumbs and stir to combine.  Set aside.

Step 2

In a large bowl, add the ground beef and ground sausage. Break up the meat with a fork.  Add the remaining ingredients and the reserved breadcrumb mixture.  Use your hands to blend the mixture together.  Do not over mix or the meatballs will be tough.

Step 3

Scoop the meat mixture into 2-inch size meatballs, rolling them in the palm of your hand to create a smooth meatball.  Transfer the rolled meatballs to a plate as you roll each one.  Alternatively, scoop the meat and place on a sheet of parchment, then roll each one.

Step 4

When all the meatballs are rolled, heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet set over medium-high heat, add the meatballs and brown, rolling them with tongs or a tablespoon to brown all areas.   Brown the meatballs in 2 batches, transferring them to a paper towel-lined plate as they brown.

Step 5

In a large skillet, heat your favorite jar of marinara sauce, or make a homemade marinara sauce; then add the meatballs to the sauce.

Step 6

Reduce the heat to low and simmer while cooking 16 oz. of spaghetti.

Step 7

Place a portion of cooked, drained spaghetti into individual bowls and scoop sauce and several meatballs on each portion.  Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with a dish of grated Parmesan cheese.  Enjoy!