500 grams of lean ground beef
1/2 cup breadcrumbs (50 grams)
1 pkg Oxo beef bouillon or equivalent
1 egg
1 small onion, chopped finely
1 clove crushed garlic
2 - 3 onions, chopped
6 - 8 mushrooms, sliced
3 cloves crushed garlic
28 ounce can of tomatoes (796ml)
14 ounce can tomato sauce (400ml)
2 tsp dried oregano (10ml)
340 gram Mozzarella cheese, grated
Parmesan cheese to taste
black pepper to taste
Prepare meat balls by combining ground beef with breadcrumbs, beef bouillon, 1 egg, 1 clove crushed garlic and one small finely chopped onion. Add pepper and salt to taste. Make into 1½" (4 cm) balls by rolling in the palm of your hand and then arrange on a greased baking sheet.
Bake in a 350°F 180°C oven, turning frequently until done (about 20 minutes) - do not overcook!
Sauté onions in a little olive oil and then add sliced mushrooms and garlic. When onions are ready, add chopped tomatoes with their liquid, tomato sauce and oregano. Put a layer of the tomato sauce mixture into an oven-proof casserole and then add the meatballs. Top with remaining tomato sauce mixture and then the grated Mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese and some black pepper over top of casserole.
Bake at 350°F or 180°C for 40-45 minutes.