Spicy, savory meatballs named ‘Donkey Balls’—ground beef meatballs in a tangy tomato-pepper sauce, ideal as an appetizer or main dish.

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In a bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, parmesan, egg, garlic, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
Form meat mixture into 1‑inch meatballs.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides, 5–7 minutes, then remove and set aside.
In the same skillet, sauté onion and red pepper until softened, about 4–5 minutes.
Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, beef broth, oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
Return meatballs to skillet. Cover and simmer gently for 15–20 minutes, until cooked through and sauce thickens.
Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.