Embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Italy with these authentic Italian Meatballs. These savory spheres of seasoned ground beef, aromatic herbs, and tangy sauce are a staple dish that embodies the essence of Italian cuisine. Discover the secrets to crafting these delectable meatballs, from selecting the perfect blend of meats to achieving the ideal texture and flavor. Explore variations such as Baked Italian Meatballs, bursting with cheesy goodness, and Air Fryer Italian Meatballs, offering a healthier alternative without compromising taste. Indulge in the hearty goodness of Slow Cooker Italian Meatballs, simmered to perfection in a rich tomato sauce. Whichever recipe you choose, prepare to tantalize your taste buds and experience the authentic flavors of Italy in every bite.
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DELICIOUS MEATBALLS
This delicious meatball recipe comes from my Italian grandfather. Serve with your favorite marinara sauce, freshly grated Parmesan cheese, and a side of veggies for a carb-conscious meal!
Provided by stefychefy
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 1h5m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Drizzle a large baking sheet with about 2 tablespoons olive oil.
- Heat remaining olive oil in a small saute pan over medium heat. Cook and stir onion in the hot oil until translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Add garlic and Italian seasoning; continue to saute until garlic is softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool enough to handle.
- Combine beef, pork, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, milk, onion mixture, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix together using your hands as quickly as possible as overmixing can produce a tough meatball.
- Form 1 1/2-inch meatballs and place on the prepared sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until browned and no longer pink in the centers, about 30 minutes, turning them over after 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 403.2 calories, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 130 mg, Fat 25.5 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 28.2 g, SaturatedFat 9.1 g, Sodium 634.7 mg, Sugar 3.1 g
GREAT-GRANDMA'S ITALIAN MEATBALLS
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
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
QUICK AND EASY ITALIAN MEATBALLS
This recipe is a combination of my two favourite meatball recipes. One of them being Recipe #143735. Don't be fooled by the long list of ingredients, these are very easy to make!
Provided by Sweetness of Rose
Categories Meat
Time 30m
Yield 20-25 meatballs, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400F.
- Mix all ingredients together well using your hands.
- Shape into 15-20 balls.
- Place balls in an ungreased pan and bake for 20-25 minutes, until the juices run clear.
- Serve with your favourite pasta sauce, over spaghetti noodles, with a glass of red wine (optional)!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 464.9, Fat 28.9, SaturatedFat 10.9, Cholesterol 131.6, Sodium 1246.3, Carbohydrate 20.5, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 2.5, Protein 29.2
AUTHENTIC ITALIAN MEATBALLS
Meatball recipes are often challenged by chefs who claim, "Mine are the best!" Even though my meatballs ARE the best, I will make no such claim. Try them for yourself! This meatball recipe was given to me by my father who got it from a little old lady from Italy that he knew. It's amazing that she gave up her recipe to him, but I sure am glad she did!
Provided by InMemoryofBrats
Categories Meat
Time 3h20m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients in a large bowl by hand.
- Use your bare hands for best results.
- Roll meatballs to about the size of a golf ball. (wet your hands to prevent the meat from sticking to them while rolling the meat balls).
- Drop raw meatballs into large (I use a stock pot) pot of sauce.
- (I have an incredible sauce recipe {#92096} I use for my meatballs).
- Simmer for about 3 hours.
CHEF JOHN'S ITALIAN MEATBALLS
Homemade meatballs are a very easy to make, and since we skip the very messy step of pan-frying these before they hit the sauce, it becomes downright simple. Here I use a standard half-beef/half-pork mixture. You can substitute water or beef broth for the milk, if preferred.
Provided by Chef John
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 2h15m
Yield 30
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cover a baking sheet with foil and spray lightly with cooking spray.
- Soak bread crumbs in milk in a small bowl for 20 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onions in hot oil until translucent, about 20 minutes.
- Mix beef and pork together in a large bowl. Stir onions, bread crumb mixture, eggs, parsley, garlic, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, Italian herb seasoning, and Parmesan cheese into meat mixture with a rubber spatula until combined. Cover and refrigerate for about one hour.
- Preheat an oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- Using wet hands, form meat mixture into balls about 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Arrange onto prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until browned and cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 81.9 calories, Carbohydrate 1.7 g, Cholesterol 32.3 mg, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 192.1 mg, Sugar 0.5 g
DELICIOUS ITALIAN MEATBALLS
If you love your italian food then you'll love this recipe. Forget your jars of pasta sauce and make your own with these delicious meatballs. They go great with rice, spaghetti or any pasta you fancy.
Provided by Chef Punchin
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 50m
Yield 3-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 180°C.
- Soak the breadcrumbs in the milk.
- Lightly fry the shallots, garlic and chilli. When they have sweated down add the white wine and reduce for a minute or 2 until it has almost evaporated. Add the tomatoes along with the basil, oregano and finally the olives. Simmer to reduce (this should take 5-10 mins).
- While the tomato sauce is cooking, make up the meatballs: Into the mince add the parsley, parmesan, garlic and add soaked breadcrumbs, mix well. Season with a little salt and pepper.
- Shape into walnut sized balls and lightly coat the meatballs in the flour and fry in hot olive oil until golden. Add the meatballs to the tomato sauce and bake in the oven for 10 minutes.
- Serve with basmati rice, or choice of pasta.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 434.4, Fat 27.1, SaturatedFat 10, Cholesterol 96.3, Sodium 295, Carbohydrate 19.4, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 8.1, Protein 29.3
EASY, DELICIOUS, ITALIAN MEATBALLS
I love this recipe. I was looking for a really good meatball recipe one night and found that all of them were not what I was looking for. I decided to make my own. With just the basic knowledge of meatballs, I created this italian meatball recipe and I am very proud. I hope you like it. ENJOY!
Provided by NextFoodNetworkChef
Categories Spaghetti
Time 45m
Yield 9 meatballs, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat your oven on BROIL to 300* F.
- First, you start off by getting your ingredients ready to go.
- Take the ground beef ( or whatever you are using), and put it in a medium size mixing bowl.
- Then, add your bread crumbs, thyme, and parsley with your ground meat and mix together with your hands.(it gets messy).
- Now, mince your garlic and add that to the meat as well as add your salt and pepper (if you desire).
- Last, add 1 teaspoons of EVOO (Extra-Virgin olive oil) and mix all together.
- Make sure your oven is ready to go and make sure the temp (300 degrees) and your broiler is on.
- Make 9 evenly sized meatballs and place them on your cooking sheet.
- Broil for about 25-30 minutes.
- Enjoy!
- makes approximately 9 meatballs with 1 pound of meat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 383.7, Fat 20.9, SaturatedFat 7.5, Cholesterol 130, Sodium 293.3, Carbohydrate 20.6, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 1.8, Protein 26.5
Tips:
- Use high-quality ground beef. The better the beef, the better the meatballs will be. Look for ground beef that is at least 80% lean.
- Don't overmix the meatball mixture. Overmixing can make the meatballs tough. Mix the ingredients just until they are combined.
- Let the meatballs rest before cooking. This will help them hold their shape and cook evenly.
- Cook the meatballs in a hot pan. This will help them brown and develop a crispy crust.
- Don't overcrowd the pan. If you overcrowd the pan, the meatballs will steam instead of brown.
- Drain the meatballs on paper towels. This will help remove excess grease.
- Serve the meatballs with your favorite sauce. Marinara sauce is a classic choice, but you can also use Alfredo sauce, pesto sauce, or even just a simple tomato sauce.
Conclusion:
Italian meatballs are a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect Italian meatballs at home. So next time you're looking for a hearty and flavorful meal, give these recipes a try!
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