How to make firehouse meatballs

Answer 1

To make firehouse meatballs, you will need the following ingredients:

- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 egg, beaten
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Here are the steps to make firehouse meatballs:

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a baking dish with cooking spray.

2. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, milk, fresh parsley, chopped onion, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, pepper, and beaten egg. Mix well with your hands until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.

3. Roll the meat mixture into small meatballs, about 1.5 inches in diameter, and place them in the greased baking dish.

4. Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until they are cooked through and browned.

5. Remove the meatballs from the oven and pour the marinara sauce over them. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top.

6. Return the baking dish to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

7. Once the meatballs are done, let them cool for a few minutes before serving. You can serve them as an appetizer, with pasta, or in a sandwich.

Enjoy your delicious firehouse meatballs!