Dinner for 6
Sicilian Meatballs
Beef meatballs mixed with bread, eggs, currants, pine nuts, and cheese simmer in seasoned tomato sauce.
$12.12for 4 servings
$3.03 per serving$12.12 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 30 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
ItalianHigh-proteinKid-friendlyFamilyDinners
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Fresh tomatoes$1.99/lb typical | 0.95 lb | $1.87Typical price |
| Sandwich bread$2.49 each typical | 0.25 | $0.60Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 4 | $1.20Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Ground beef$5.49/lb typical | 2 lb | $10.98Typical price |
| Berries$0.40/oz typical | 2.5 oz | $1.00Typical price |
| Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | 1.25 oz | $0.79Typical price |
| Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.48Typical price |
| Bread crumbs$0.14/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.14Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $18.17 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilSalt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 15 oz peeled italian tomatoes
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- to taste salt (optional)
- to taste black pepper (optional)
- 4 slices white sandwich bread
- 4 large eggs
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup italian flat leaf parsley
- 3/4 tsp dried marjoram
- 2 lb ground beef chuck
- 1/2 cup dried currants
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 1/4 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese
- 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
Steps
- Crush the tomatoes in a wide skillet, add the olive oil, and simmer over medium heat for 5 minutes.
- Soak the bread in water for 2 minutes, squeeze it dry, and mix it with the eggs, garlic, parsley, marjoram, beef, currants, pine nuts, cheese, bread crumbs, salt, and pepper.
- Shape the mixture into small meatballs while keeping them about the same size.
- Place the meatballs in the tomato sauce, cover the skillet, and simmer over medium-low heat for 15 minutes.
- Turn the meatballs once and continue cooking until the centers reach 160 F.
Swaps
- Ground beef for Ground turkeyabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
- Bread crumbs for Stuffing mixabout $0.16/oz more at typical prices
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