Keri's Famous Meatballs

1 1/2 lbs lean beef

1 egg, slightly beaten

1/2 c breadcrumbs, italian seasoned or unseasoned

1 medium onion, finely chopped

2-3 cloves garlic, crushed

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. pepper

1/2 c milk or cream

1 teaspoon oregano (more if breadcrumbs are unseasoned) or italian seasoning

2-3 tbsp chopped basil leaves

1/4 c grated cheese--parmesan, romano, locatelli etc.

1/2 c tomato sauce

2 tbsp oil

2 jars of sauce or 4-6 cups of sauce

your favorite pasta, or a loaf of garlic bread and mozz cheese for heros

Heat the oven to 350 degrees.

Step One: Mix all ingredients in blue in a large bowl

Step Two: Roll the meat mixture into balls, size is up to you

Step Three: Heat the oil in a skillet on medium heat. Fry the meatballs in batches until their edges are crispy, about 6 min each

Step Four: After frying, lay the meatballs on a paper towel to drain the excess oil.

Step Five: Place the meatballs on a tray or in a dish to bake for 15-20 min.

Step Six: While the meatballs are in the oven, heat the sauce over the stove.

Step Seven: Let the meatballs sit in the sauce on low heat for at least a half an hour...the longer the better!

Serve with your favorite pasta or on garlic bread with some grated mozz for an amazing meatball hero!