Osso Buco-Style Meatballs | Texas Co-op Power

Ingredients

• 1 slice whole wheat bread
• 1/3 cup milk
• 1 pound ground beef
• 2 ounces (about 3 slices) smoked bacon, finely chopped
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Finely ground pepper (5 twists of mill)
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
• 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
• 1 medium sweet onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup finely chopped carrot
• 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 1 can (14.5 ounces) chopped Italian tomatoes, undrained
• 1 1/2 tablespoons finely grated lemon zest
• 1/3 cup minced parsley
• 1 medium clove garlic, finely minced