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**Dee's Meatballs Geneva-Style: A Culinary Journey to Swiss Delicacy**

Dee's Meatballs Geneva-style is a delectable Swiss dish that tantalizes taste buds with its harmonious blend of flavors. Originating from the heart of Geneva, this culinary gem embodies the city's rich culinary heritage. These meatballs, lovingly crafted with a combination of ground beef, pork, and veal, are seasoned to perfection with a melange of herbs and spices, creating a symphony of flavors in every bite. Accompanied by a luscious homemade tomato sauce and nestled atop a bed of fluffy mashed potatoes, Dee's Meatballs Geneva-style offers a comforting and satisfying meal that is sure to delight both locals and visitors alike. This article presents a collection of meticulously curated recipes that guide you through the art of preparing this iconic dish in your own kitchen. Embark on a culinary adventure as we unveil the secrets behind Dee's Meatballs Geneva-style, exploring variations and serving suggestions to elevate your dining experience.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

DEE'S MEATBALLS GENEVA



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Make and share this Dee's Meatballs Geneva recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dienia B.

Categories     Meatballs

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb ground beef
1 egg
4 slices bread
1/4 cup onion, minced
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup bell pepper, minced (optional)
2 cups elbow macaroni, cooked
1 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Mix ground beef, egg, bread, onion, pepper, and applesauce together.
  • Make 15 balls; place balls in a casserole dish.
  • Bake at 350 degrees Fahreneheit for 15 minutes; drain fat.
  • Mix ketchup, water.
  • Add ketchup/water mixture over the bell pepper; this step wasn't in original recipe but I like it this way.
  • Bake 30 minutes more.
  • Add pepper to cooked macaroni as soon as drained. I can't have butter but you can add some if you wish.

REAL MEATBALLS AND SPAGHETTI



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For homemade Italian comfort, make Ina Garten's Real Meatballs and Spaghetti recipe from Barefoot Contessa on Food Network, starring veal, pork and beef.

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

1/2 pound ground veal
1/2 pound ground pork
1 pound ground beef
1 cup fresh white bread crumbs (4 slices, crusts removed)
1/4 cup seasoned dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 extra-large egg, beaten
Vegetable oil
Olive oil
1 tablespoon good olive oil
1 cup chopped yellow onion (1 onion)
1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/2 cup good red wine, such as Chianti
1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes, or plum tomatoes in puree, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 pounds spaghetti, cooked according to package directions
Freshly grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • Place the ground meats, both bread crumbs, parsley, Parmesan, salt, pepper, nutmeg, egg, and 3/4 cup warm water in a bowl. Combine very lightly with a fork. Using your hands, lightly form the mixture into 2-inch meatballs. You will have 14 to 16 meatballs.
  • Pour equal amounts of vegetable oil and olive oil into a large (12-inch) skillet to a depth of 1/4-inch. Heat the oil. Very carefully, in batches, place the meatballs in the oil and brown them well on all sides over medium-low heat, turning carefully with a spatula or a fork. This should take about 10 minutes for each batch. Don't crowd the meatballs. Remove the meatballs to a plate covered with paper towels. Discard the oil but don't clean the pan.
  • For the sauce, heat the olive oil in the same pan. Add the onion and saute over medium heat until translucent, 5 to 10 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Add the wine and cook on high heat, scraping up all the brown bits in the pan, until almost all the liquid evaporates, about 3 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, parsley, salt, and pepper.
  • Return the meatballs to the sauce, cover, and simmer on the lowest heat for 25 to 30 minutes, until the meatballs are cooked through. Serve hot on cooked spaghetti and pass the grated Parmesan.

GRAMMY DEE'S BBQ APPETIZER MEATBALLS



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Ready-made meatballs turn into sweet, sticky, tangy appetizers when you toss them in a saucepan with some BBQ sauce and orange marmalade.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Meal Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

1/2 cup KRAFT Original Barbecue Sauce
2 Tbsp. orange marmalade
1 pkg. (12 oz.) frozen fully cooked meatball, thawed

Steps:

  • Mix barbecue sauce and marmalade in medium saucepan. Stir in meatballs; cover.
  • Cook on medium heat 5 min. or until heated through, stirring after 3 min.
  • Serve with toothpicks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 350 mg, Carbohydrate 8 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 5 g, Protein 4 g

GREAT-GRANDMA'S ITALIAN MEATBALLS



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My great-grandmother started this easy meatball recipe with our family. We use ground beef and turkey for these meatballs, and the flavor's so good, you won't miss the extra calories. -Audrey Colantino, Winchester, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon each dried basil, oregano and parsley flakes
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 pound lean ground turkey
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
Optional: Hot cooked pasta and pasta sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a small skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 3-4 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Cool slightly., In a large bowl, combine bread crumbs, cheese, eggs, seasonings and onion mixture. Add turkey and beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls., Place meatballs on a rack coated with cooking spray in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake until lightly browned and cooked through, 18-22 minutes. If desired, serve with pasta and pasta sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 125mg cholesterol, Sodium 569mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

DEE DEE'S ITALIAN MEATBALLS AND PASTA



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I found an older model electric pasta machine in the box and like new for $8 in a thrift store. Previous owner(s) had obviously not used this machine very often. SCORE! I couldn't wait to get home and play with this new gadget and I really wanted to make an impression with the 1st meal since I was making my own pasta. I love...

Provided by Diane Atherton

Categories     Beef

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 26

MEATBALLS
4 slice bread, i used wheat
milk
1 lb italian sausage, mild
1 lb ground beef
1/2 c italian bread crumbs
1/2 c parmesan cheese
1 Tbsp basil, paste (can use fresh or dried)
2 tsp garlic paste (or 2 cloves of garlic minced)
1 large egg
salt and pepper to taste
2 to 3 Tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
SAUCE
3 Tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
1 large onion, chopped
1 large bell pepper, chopped
4 clove garlic, chopped
1 tsp red pepper flakes
1 tsp fennel seed
3 (14.5-oz) cans diced tomatoes and juice
1 (8-oz) can tomato sauce
1 Tbsp basil paste (can use fresh or dried)
1 tsp italian seasoning
salt and pepper to taste
cooked spaghetti or pasta of choice
parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • 1. Soak bread slices in milk; squeeze excess moisture out of bread. Combine bread and remaining ingredients together except for the olive oil; mix well. Form meatballs. I made 21 large meatballs using a 1/4 cup measuring cup. You can make any size you desire.
  • 2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over a medium heat; add meatballs and brown. Once browned, cover an reduce heat to low (just to keep warm). Prepare sauce.
  • 3. SAUCE: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper and garlic; cook until tender.
  • 4. Add red pepper flakes, fennel seeds, tomatoes, tomato sauce, basil, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper; stir. Bring to a slow boil, reduce heat slighly and let simmer for 15 minutes covered. Remove lid and simmer another 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, to thicken.
  • 5. Add meatballs to sauce, cover and simmer for another 30 minutes.
  • 6. Plate up pasta, place 2 or 3 meatballs on top of spaghetti (or pasta of choice) and spoon sauce over top. Sprinkle with a little parmesan. Serve with a side salad and a fresh roll.

SWEDISH MEATBALLS - DEE DEE'S



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In Sweden, meatballs are made with ground beef or a mix of ground beef, pork and sometimes veal, mixed with breadcrumbs soaked in milk and finely chopped onions, some broth, and, occasionally, cream. They are seasoned with white pepper or allspice and salt. We enjoyed an early afternoon lunch compliments of Elton Brown's 2005...

Provided by Diane Atherton

Categories     Beef

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 slice white bread, fresh (i used french baguettes)
1/4 c whole milk
3 Tbsp clarified butter, divided (i used regular butter)
1/2 c onion, chopped
1 tsp kosher salt plus a pinch
3/4 lb ground chuck
3/4 lb jimmy dean sausage (original recipe called for ground pork)
2 large egg yolks
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp ground allspice
1/4 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 c all purpose flour
3 c beef broth
1/4 c heavy cream
green onions, snipped for garnish, optional
cooked egg noodles or rice

Steps:

  • 1. This is what you will need. Always gather and measure ingredients before starting a recipe.
  • 2. Preheat oven to 200 degrees.
  • 3. Tear bread into small pieces and place in a small bowl or measuring cup. Pour whole milk over bread; set aside.
  • 4. Saute' onions in 1 Tbsp of butter in a 12-inch sauce pan until tender. Once tender; set aside.
  • 5. In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the bread mixture, meats, seasonings and sauteed onions. Mix at a med-low speed until well combined, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • 6. With hands, form 30 meatballs about 1-oz each, the size of a walnut.
  • 7. Melt remaining butter in 12-inch sauce pan and add meatballs. Brown on all sides, about 10 to 12 minutes.
  • 8. Once the meatballs are cooked, removed to a oven-proof dish and place in preheated oven. Leave drippings in pan.
  • 9. Reduce heat to low and add flour to pan drippings. Whisk until lightly browned. Gradually stir in beef broth whisking until sauce thickens.
  • 10. Once sauce has thickened to desired consistancy, stir in heavy cream, stir for 2 to 3 minutes.
  • 11. Remove meatballs from oven and pour sauce over meatballs. Serve over egg noodles, rice or mashed potatoes.

Tips:

  • Choose the right ground beef. A good quality ground beef will make all the difference in the flavor of your meatballs. Look for ground chuck or ground sirloin, which have a good balance of fat and lean meat.
  • Use a light touch when mixing the ingredients. Overmixing can make the meatballs tough, so mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Form the meatballs into uniform size. This will help them cook evenly.
  • Brown the meatballs before simmering them. This will help to seal in the juices and give them a nice flavor.
  • Use a good quality tomato sauce. The sauce is an important part of the meatballs, so make sure to use one that you like. A homemade sauce is always best, but a store-bought sauce can also be used.
  • Simmer the meatballs for at least 30 minutes. This will help to tenderize them and allow the flavors to meld.
  • Serve the meatballs with your favorite sides. Some popular options include spaghetti, mashed potatoes, or rice.

Conclusion:

Dee's Meatballs Geneva is a delicious and easy-to-make recipe that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your home. Whether you are serving them as an appetizer, main course, or party food, these meatballs are sure to be a hit. So next time you are looking for a tasty and satisfying meal, give Dee's Meatballs Geneva a try!

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