Iron Nail and Charcoal Meatballs

Prepare the Meatballs In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, chopped onion, minced garlic, soaked bread, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.

Assemble the Meatballs Take a small portion of the meat mixture and flatten it in your hand. Place a sterilized iron nail in the center and shape the meat mixture around it, forming a ball.

3.Repeat the process until all the meat mixture has been used and all the meatballs have an iron nail in the center.

Prepare the Sauce In a large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, and cook until translucent and fragrant.

5.Add the crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, dried basil, sugar, salt, and pepper to the saucepan. Stir well to combine.

6.Simmer the sauce for 15-20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

Cook the Meatballs Carefully add the meatballs to the simmering sauce. Cover the saucepan and let the meatballs cook for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through.

Serve and Enjoy Serve the meatballs with the sauce, garnished with fresh parsley. Enjoy!