popkornmom's Notes:
Expand2 eggs Ask a question about this ingredient
2 pounds ground beef Ask a question about this ingredient
3/4 cups bread crumbs Ask a question about this ingredient
1/3 cup milk Ask a question about this ingredient
1 cayenne pepper, cut into little pieces Ask a question about this ingredient
1 teaspoon sea salt Ask a question about this ingredient
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper Ask a question about this ingredient
1 tablespoon chili powder Ask a question about this ingredient
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder Ask a question about this ingredient
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Oil a large jelly roll sheet with canola oil.
Ask a question about this stepPut eggs in small bowl and stir with fork till all one color. Set aside.
Ask a question about this stepInto large bowl, put ground beef. Add the eggs and the other ingredients as well. Squish together with hands, incorporating well.
Ask a question about this stepForm about 24 meatballs, put on prepared sheet, and bake 25 minutes. Check for doneness. Serve with Spicy Sauce.
Ask a question about this step2 (15 oz.) cans stewed tomatoes Ask a question about this ingredient
1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce Ask a question about this ingredient
1 cayenne pepper, cut into little pieces Ask a question about this ingredient
1-1/2 teaspoon chili powder Ask a question about this ingredient
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder Ask a question about this ingredient
1 tablespoon sugar Ask a question about this ingredient
1-1/2 teaspoon sea salt Ask a question about this ingredient
Put stewed tomatoes in a 3-qt. saucepan. Squish tomatoes with fingers, leaving no big clumbs. Add other ingredients, except sea salt.
Ask a question about this stepBring to boil on medium-high heat; boil for 10 minutes.
Ask a question about this stepTurn down to low heat and cover with lid tilted. Continue to cook for about 30 minutes, until nice and thick. Stir occasionally.
Ask a question about this stepAdd sea salt; simmer another 10 minutes.
Ask a question about this stepServe with Spicy Meatballs.
Ask a question about this stepMichael is a food critic and established cookbook author -- Ratio: The Simple Codes Behind the Craft of Everyday Cooking is the most recent addition to his vast body of work.
I like a spicy meatball too!