ITALIAN MEATBALLS

One of my most favorite things to always have handy are meatballs.  Seriously, they are the easiest thing to make and are incredibly versatile. You can eat them cold or mix with veggies, marinara and add to a big bowl of bone broth.

These meatballs are incredibly basic and don't require any egg or flour as a binder. It's a meatball...MEAT in the shape of a BALL mixed with some spices....POW!!!

INGREDIENTS:

• 1lb ground beef  (I use grass fed, but use what you have and can afford)
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tbsp whole fennel
• 2 tsp garlic salt
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp garlic granules/powder
• 1 tsp onion powder

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Place all ingredients in a large mixing bowl and using your bare hands, get in there and mix it up
2. Roll into ping-pong size balls (or whatever you prefer...no judgement)
3. Place in a lightly greased skillet and over medium heat, brown for 5 minutes
4. If needed, you can add approx. 1/4 c water to the pan while the meatballs cook on the 2nd side to help them steam and avoid burning
5. Once the first side is browned, flip the meatballs over to the other side to allow them to brown and cover with a lid, leaving room for the steam to come out
6. Cook for an additional 5-10 minutes, keeping an eye that they don't burn.
7. Remove from pan and allow to cool