Italian Meatballs

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1 Pound Ground Beef
1 Garlic Clove
1/2 Cup Fresh Parsley, chopped
1/2 Cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
1 Small Onion, finely chopped
1/2 Cup Bread Crumbs, freshly ground
1 Egg, beaten
2 Tablespoons Tomato Paste
1 Teaspoon Salt
1/4 Teaspoon Black Pepper
1/2 Teaspoon Dried Oregano
1/2 Cup All-Purpose Flour
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil

Combine in a large bowl add, ground beef, garlic, parsley, Parmesan, onion, bread crumbs, egg, tomato paste, salt, pepper and oregano. Mix with your hands. Scoop out the mixture in heaping tablespoons and form into 2-inch balls.

Dredge the meatballs in flour. Heat the meatballs in a large skillet over medium heat with olive oil. Brown the meatballs in batches. Place in a baking pan and cook in the oven for 10 minutes at 350 degrees.