Slow-Baked Saucy Meatballs Recipe
This slow-baked saucy meatballs recipe keeps the meatballs tender while they simmer gently in a sweet-tangy tomato-based sauce. The meatball ingredients are simple, and in the how to make steps you’ll mix the sauce separately, pour it over, and let the oven do the work. Serve with rice, mashed potatoes, or pasta.
Ingredients
1. For the meatballs
2. For the sauce
Step-by-Step Method
Preheat the oven
Set the oven to 150°C / 300°F. The low heat is what makes the long bake work.
Mix the meatball base
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, milk, grated onion, and flour. Mix just until it comes together and holds shape.
Shape the meatballs
Roll the mixture into walnut-sized balls. Lightly damp hands help prevent sticking.
Whisk the sauce
Stir together ketchup, water, sugar, white vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce until smooth.
Arrange and sauce
Place the meatballs in a baking dish in a single layer. Pour the sauce evenly over the top.
Bake low and slow
Cover with foil and bake for about 4 hours. Every so often, spoon a little sauce over the meatballs so they stay coated.
Rest and serve
Let the dish sit for 5 minutes after baking, then serve hot with the sauce.