How to Make Two Meatballs in One - A Step-by-Step Guide

There’s something undeniably comforting about meatballs. Whether they’re served on top of a mountain of spaghetti or nestled into a warm, crusty roll, it's hard to resist the allure of these delicious, savory spheres of goodness. If you’re a meatball fan, then you’re going to love this recipe for Two Meatballs in One. This dish takes the classic meatball to a whole new level by combining two different meats into one flavorful and satisfying dish.

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Ingredients

  • 4 sweet Italian pork sausage, casings removed
  • ½ cup water, or as needed
  • 2 ¼ pounds ground beef
  • ½ cup Italian-seasoned bread crumbs
  • ¼ cup ketchup
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 egg
  • 2 teaspoons granulated garlic
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ sweet onion, minced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (15 ounce) can no salt-added diced tomatoes with Italian herbs
  • 2 teaspoons white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon dried sweet basil
  • ½ teaspoon lemon juice

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 50 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Form pork sausage into small 1/2-inch meatballs using a small scoop. Fill a skillet with enough water to make a 1-inch depth; bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer. Cook meatballs in the simmering water until cooked through, about 15 minutes. Remove meatballs with a slotted spoon and cool on a paper towel-lined plate. Drain water.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix ground beef, bread crumbs, ketchup, Parmesan cheese, Worcestershire sauce, egg, granulated garlic, and 1 teaspoon black pepper in a large bowl. Scoop ground beef mixture into about 1-inch portions using an ice cream scooper; form each portion around 1 small pork meatball to cover completely. Arrange double meatballs on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until meatballs are browned and partially cooked, about 25 minutes.
  • Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic in the hot oil until onion is softened, about 10 minutes. Add crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, sugar, Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon black pepper, basil, and lemon juice; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer sauce for 20 minutes. Add meatballs to sauce and simmer, stirring gently, until meatballs are fully cooked, about 20 more minutes.
  • Nutrition

    483 cal.

    • Total Fat: 32g
    • Saturated Fat: 12g
    • Cholesterol: 121mg
    • Sodium: 878mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 19g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 31g
    • Vitamin C: 17mg
    • Calcium: 125mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 766mg