Italian Meatballs - Jo Cooks

Ingredients

• 1½ pound ground beef
• ½ cup breadcrumbs
• 1 large egg
• ½ cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
• ¼ cup milk
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
• ½ teaspoon chili powder (optional)
• ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• ½ teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 3 tablespoon butter (unsalted)
• 1 medium onion (chopped)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 2½ cups tomato sauce
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• ½ cup beef broth (or red wine)
• ¼ teaspoon salt (or to taste)