Beef Polpettes | Family Fontaine

Ingredients

• 454 g (1 lb) of Fontaine Family lean ground beef
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 30 mL (2 tbsp) breadcrumbs
• 60 mL (¼ cup) grated Parmesan cheese
• Salt
• pepper
• 1 can crushed tomatoes (796 ml - 28 oz.)
• 1 can diced tomatoes with herbs and spices (796 ml - 28 oz.)
• 45 mL (3 tbsp) tomato purée
• 125 mL (½ cup) onion, chopped
• 1 bay leaf
• 4 fresh basil leaves
• 60 mL (¼ cup) water