**Indulge in the Ultimate Meatball Experience: Grandma's Heirloom Recipes**
Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with this culinary journey featuring the "Best-Ever Meatballs - Mom's Recipe" and a collection of delectable variations. These meatballs, crafted with love and passed down through generations, promise an explosion of flavors that will leave you craving more. From the classic Italian-American meatballs simmered in a rich tomato sauce to the unique Swedish meatballs enveloped in a creamy gravy, each recipe holds its own charm and culinary heritage. Whether you seek a hearty main course, a delightful appetizer, or a comforting snack, these meatballs will steal the show. Get ready to embark on a flavorful adventure, where tradition meets innovation, and every bite tells a story.
BAKED ITALIAN MEATBALLS
This recipe for baked meatballs uses a few tricks and tips that result in the most tender, most flavorful meatballs you have ever had!
Provided by Kristen Chidsey
Categories Main Course
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. Coat a baking sheet with rimmed edges with nonstick spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, milk, egg, parsley, oregano, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, garlic, and 1/4 cup of the beef broth. Mix until well combined.
- Add the meat to the mixture and just combine. Do not over mix, but be sure seasonings are well dispersed.
- Scoop out about 1 tablespoon of the meat mixture, using a tablespoon measuring spoon or medium cookie scoop, and then gently shape into 1-inch meatballs. Place the meatballs onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Pour the remaining 3/4 cup beef broth around meatballs, it is okay if the broth does not fully cover the pan.
- Bake the meatballs for 22-25 minutes, or until the broth is evaporated and the meatballs are browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 228 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 15 g, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 68 mg, Sodium 489 mg, ServingSize 1 serving
THE BEST MEATBALLS
I never knew how to make good meatballs until I found this recipe. I normally make mine with just ground beef and they still taste great. I've used the combination of pork, beef and veal and they are equally good. Definitely use fresh bread crumbs and freshly grate your cheese instead of using the canned variety...it really does make a difference.
Provided by Geanine
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine beef, veal, and pork in a large bowl. Add garlic, eggs, cheese, parsley, salt and pepper.
- Blend bread crumbs into meat mixture. Slowly add the water 1/2 cup at a time. The mixture should be very moist but still hold its shape if rolled into meatballs. (I usually use about 1 1/4 cups of water). Shape into meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Fry meatballs in batches. When the meatball is very brown and slightly crisp remove from the heat and drain on a paper towel. (If your mixture is too wet, cover the meatballs while they are cooking so that they hold their shape better.)
Nutrition Facts : Calories 613.4 calories, Carbohydrate 6.6 g, Cholesterol 148.6 mg, Fat 53.2 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 26.6 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, Sodium 333.1 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
THE BEST MEATBALLS YOU'LL EVER HAVE
Very tasty meatballs full of spice and sauteed to perfection. I usually serve mine with spaghetti, but I've also served them with a BBQ sauce and rice on the side.
Provided by BEARNESTA
Categories Main Dish Recipes Meatball Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, mix the ground beef, croutons, sweet onion, egg, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, red pepper flakes, and Cajun seasoning. Form the mixture by hand into meatballs.
- Heat the olive oil and melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Place the meatballs in the skillet, and cook, turning constantly, 20 minutes, or to desired doneness.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 335.8 calories, Carbohydrate 9.7 g, Cholesterol 123.1 mg, Fat 22.5 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 22.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 481.7 mg, Sugar 2.3 g
BEST EVER MEATBALLS (MOM'S)
This is a family favourite from generations back , This receipe freezes very well. It is a fabulous make ahead receipe. It is excellent for a potluck or just for a fabulous change. It is a must try. I have never come accross a sweet and sour meetball receipe as great as this one.
Provided by Kimberley Quinlan
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h30m
Yield 15 15, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine first 6 ingredients together. Make into meatballs and fry until brown on all sides.
- Put meatballs in casserole dish.
- Last 7 ingredients for sauce: Combine and pour over top.
- Bake in oven at 350°F for 1 hour.
- Taste the Wow.
- Serve with rice or potatoes.
EXCELLENT MEATBALLS
Provided by Anne Burrell
Categories main-dish
Time 1h23m
Yield 18 to 20 meatballs
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Coat a large saute pan with olive oil, add the onions and bring to a medium-high heat. Season the onions generously with salt and cook for about 5 to 7 minutes. The onions should be very soft and aromatic but have no color. Add the garlic and the crushed red pepper and saute for another 1 to 2 minutes. Turn off heat and allow to cool.
- In a large bowl combine the meats, eggs, Parmigiano, parsley and bread crumbs. It works well to squish the mixture with your hands. Add the onion mixture and season generously with salt and squish some more. Add the water and do 1 final really good squish. The mixture should be quite wet. Test the seasoning of the mix by making a mini hamburger size patty and cooking it. The mixture should taste really good! If it doesn't it is probably missing salt. Add more. Add more anyway.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Shape the meat into desired size. Some people like 'em big some people like 'em small. I prefer meatballs slightly larger than a golf ball. Coat a large saute pan with olive oil and bring to a medium-high heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides. Place them on a cookie sheet and bake them in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes or until the meatballs are cooked all the way through. If using right away, add them to your big pot of marinara sauce. If not using right away, they can be frozen for later use. Serve with pasta and sauce or just eat them straight out of the pot! YUM!
- Coat a large saucepot with olive oil and add the pancetta. Bring the pot to a medium-high heat and cook the pancetta for 4 to 5 minutes. Add the onions, season generously with salt and stir to coat with olive oil. Cook the onions for 6 to 7 minutes stirring frequently. The onions should become very soft and aromatic but have no color. Add the garlic and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes stirring frequently.
- Pass the tomatoes through the food mill. Be sure to pass all of the pulp through the holes leaving only the stems and the seeds, and be sure to scrape the pulp off of the bottom of the food mill. That's all of the big money stuff! Add the tomatoes to the pot and rinse out 1 of the empty tomato cans with water and add that water to the pot (about 2 to 3 cups). Season generously with salt and TASTE IT!!!! Tomatoes take a lot of salt. Season in baby steps and taste every step of the way. Cook the sauce for 2 to 3 hours, stirring occasionally and tasting frequently.
- Use the sauce right away on pasta or for any other tomato sauce need. This sauce can also be cooled and stored in the refrigerator for a few days and freezes really well.
- Yield: 2 quarts
MOM'S BEST SUNDAY MEATBALLS
Mom's Sunday Meatballs happens to be the BEST meatballs you will ever taste! Her meatballs are made with lean ground beef, a loaf of old bread, eggs, cheese, and seasonings. Then fried before they go into a tomato sauce. Every meatball is super moist, soft and delicious with every bite.
Provided by 2 sisters recipes
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large bowl. Soak a loaf of Italian bread for about 3 minutes.
- Remove bread from the water. Remove the crust and discard, leaving only the inside dough.
- Use your hands and squeeze all liquid from the bread. Transfer bread to a large bowl.
- Combine bread with ground beef, eggs, cheese, garlic powder, pepper, and parsley.
- Mix with your hands to combine well, or use your food processor. Using a spoon to mix will not work. The mixture will be very sticky. Best to wash your hands before shaping them into meatballs.
- Scoop a small amount of meat mixture into your hand and roll into 2-inch balls. Transfer each meatball onto a sheet of wax paper. Set them aside.
- On the stovetop, using a deep medium-size skillet, pour oil.
- Heat oil on medium heat. When the oil is hot, carefully add a few meatballs and fry until the bottom is crispy brown. Gently turn meatballs over once and continue until crispy brown.
- Remove meatballs from the pan and drain onto a platter lined with paper towels.
- Repeat until all meatballs are fully cooked.
- Eat them alone, fried or place them into your Tomato Sauce and simmer for about 30 minutes to one hour. Using a spoon, gently remove the meatballs, transfer them onto a platter and serve.
- Yields: about 20 meatballs
- In a large heavy-bottomed pot, add the olive oil, onions, red pepper flakes, and basil, and simmer on medium-low heat for about 10 minutes.
- Then add only one can of tomatoes (blended) to the onions to prevent the onions from burning while cooking. (This is a trick my husband learned from his mom). Occasionally stirring. Continue to simmer the onions on low heat for another 15 minutes.
- Then add in the rest of the tomatoes and salt. Cover and raise the heat to bring to the sauce a boil. Lower the heat again, and continue to simmer the sauce on low heat.
- Add the meatballs to the sauce. Simmer for an additional hour, occasionally stirring the sauce. The total cooking time should be about 1 and ½ hours. Taste the sauce. Turn off the heat. Allow the sauce to cool down slightly.
- Yields: 3 quarts
Nutrition Facts : Calories 296 calories, Protein 12.5 grams protein, ServingSize 2 meatballs
MOM'S MEATBALLS
Scrumptious meatballs from Mom. Mom never browned them first if she was using in her spaghetti sauce. See her recipe for sauce posted in my recipes, recipe #210729. She would drop them in raw and let them simmer for 40 mins. You will have to skim off any excess fat that rises to the top of the sauce if done this way. Or you can saute them first or bake in the oven before adding them to the sauce. No need to skim off any grease if pre-cooked.
Provided by Doozie
Categories Meat
Time 55m
Yield 25 meatballs
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients together lightly.
- Add to Mom's Spaghetti Sauce (posted here).
- Simmer 40 minutes.
MOM'S MEATBALLS
In El Dorado, Arkansas, Dorothy Smith bakes a large batch of moist meatballs that are tender and flavorful. Serve some for dinner and freeze the extras for the two tasty recipes that follow.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 7 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the onion, ketchup, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce and crackers. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls. , Place meatballs on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 10 minutes or until meat is no longer pink; drain. Serve meatballs immediately, or refrigerate or freeze for use in other recipes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 36 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 28mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.
Tips:
- Use a combination of ground meats: This will give your meatballs a more complex flavor and texture. Ground beef and pork are a classic combination, but you can also use ground lamb, veal, or turkey.
- Don't overmix the meatball mixture: Overmixing will make the meatballs tough. Mix the ingredients just until they are combined.
- Use bread crumbs or rice to bind the meatball mixture: This will help to keep the meatballs together and prevent them from falling apart.
- Season the meatball mixture well: Use a variety of herbs and spices to give your meatballs flavor. Garlic, onion, parsley, and oregano are all classic Italian seasonings that work well with meatballs.
- Brown the meatballs before simmering them: This will help to develop their flavor and prevent them from becoming dry.
- Simmer the meatballs in a flavorful sauce: This will help to keep them moist and delicious. Tomato sauce is a classic choice, but you can also use other sauces, such as marinara, cream sauce, or even a simple broth.
- Serve the meatballs hot: Meatballs are best served hot, so make sure to cook them through before serving.
Conclusion:
Meatballs are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. Whether you serve them as an appetizer, main course, or side dish, meatballs are sure to be a hit. With so many different recipes to choose from, you're sure to find a meatball recipe that you'll love. So what are you waiting for? Start cooking!
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