TNT Meatballs

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Ingredients

681 gm	Beef, ground, lean (80-85% lean beef. Drain excess fat)
1 medium	Egg
1/2 cup	Parmesan cheese, grated
1 tbsp	Tomato ketchup (low carb ketchup)
2 tsp	Oregano, dried
1 tsp	Worcestershire sauce
1 dash	Salt and pepper (freshly ground)
2 tbsp	Olive Oil, Extra Virgin
1 can(s) (16 oz)	Tomato sauce, canned (or 2 8oz cans)
1 can(s) (14oz)	Diced tomatoes, canned
1 tsp, ground	Basil, dried
1 tsp	Oregano, dried
227 gm	Mozzarella cheese (fresh mozzarella is best, sliced)

In a large bowl, combine the beef, egg. Parmesan, ketchup, oregano, Worcestershire, salt, and pepper. Mix together using your hands just until combined. Form the mixture into meatballs a bit larger than golf balls.
Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs and cook, turning, until browned, about 10 minutes. Transfer the meatballs to a plate.
Discard any oil from the pan. Add the tomato sauce, tomatoes, basil, and oregano to the pan. Stir, and bring to a simmer. Gently place the meatballs in the sauce, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through. Turn the meatballs about halfway through the cooking time.
Place slices of mozzarella on the meatballs and simmer for an additional 5 minutes, or until melted.

Calories 468

Calories from fat 284

Calories from saturated fat 116

Total Fat 32 g

Saturated Fat 12.9 g

Trans Fat 0.9 g

Polyunsaturated Fat 1.5 g

Monounsaturated Fat 12.7 g

Cholesterol 131 mg

Sodium 1047 mg

Potassium 806 mg

Total Carbohydrate 11.2 g

Dietary Fiber 3.1 g

Sugars 4.3 g

Protein 36 g