Mom's Meatballs in Merlot

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

In a medium bowl, combine beef, onion, egg, parsley, bread crumbs and salt and pepper

Step 2

Roll into 5 cm balls

Step 3

In a large skillet, brown meatballs in olive oil over medium-high heat

Step 4

Transfer meatballs to a slow cooker, discard fat and return pan to heat

Step 5

Add red wine to hot pan and scrape brown bits from the bottom

Step 6

Allow wine to cook and reduce by half

Step 7

In a small bowl, whisk together the flour and beef broth

Step 8

Stir in mixture into the wine, then pour over the meatballs.

Step 9

Over an cook on low for 4 hours

Step 10

Serve meatballs and sauce with rice or pasta