Italian Meatballs, Joy Of Cooking Style - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup chopped parsley
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup fresh breadcrumb
1 large egg, beaten
3 tablespoons dry red wine (optional)
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons olive oil

Preparation

Mix all ingredients up to the dried oregano with your hands.
Scoop out mixture in heaping tablespoons and form into 2-inch balls.
Dredge the meatballs in the flour.
Heat in a large skillet over medium heat the 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
Brown the meatballs in batches.
Place in baking pan and cook in a preheated 375 degree oven for 10 minutes.
Or, if desired finish cooking in the sauce of your choice.
Enjoy!