Best 7 Easy Pleasing Meatballs Recipes

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**Mouthwatering Meatballs: A Culinary Symphony of Flavors**

Meatballs, those delectable orbs of minced meat, have captivated taste buds across cultures and cuisines for centuries. In this article, we present a collection of enticing meatball recipes that cater to diverse preferences and dietary choices. From classic beef meatballs simmered in a rich tomato sauce to succulent chicken meatballs bursting with Mediterranean herbs, these recipes promise an explosion of flavors that will leave you craving for more.

For those seeking a traditional Italian experience, our classic beef meatballs recipe delivers authentic flavors with a blend of ground beef, pork, and veal. These meatballs are lovingly crafted by hand and nestled in a slow-simmered tomato sauce, creating a symphony of savory goodness.

For a lighter and healthier option, our chicken meatballs offer a delightful twist. Ground chicken is combined with a medley of aromatic herbs, such as oregano, basil, and thyme, resulting in meatballs that are moist and bursting with Mediterranean flair. These meatballs can be baked, pan-fried, or grilled, making them a versatile addition to any meal.

Vegetarians and vegans need not miss out on the meatball experience. Our vegetable meatballs are a delightful symphony of flavors and textures. A combination of lentils, quinoa, and vegetables, these meatballs are packed with protein and fiber. They can be baked or pan-fried and served with a variety of sauces, making them a versatile and satisfying meatless option.

For those with dietary restrictions, our gluten-free meatballs provide a delicious and inclusive culinary experience. Made with a combination of ground turkey and almond flour, these meatballs are tender and flavorful, ensuring that everyone can enjoy the joy of meatballs.

Explore the diverse world of meatballs with our curated collection of recipes. Whether you prefer classic beef meatballs, succulent chicken meatballs, wholesome vegetable meatballs, or gluten-free meatballs, these recipes offer a tantalizing journey through culinary delights.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

BEST EASY MEATBALLS



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Full of flavor from Italian herbs, Parmesan cheese, and a blend of ground round and Italian sausage, these meatballs have a nice crust thanks to a bit of time in the oven before they're slow-simmered in marinara sauce. They're the perfect complement to Sunday spaghetti!

Provided by NicoleMcmom

Time 2h45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

cooking spray
⅓ cup minced onion
⅓ cup Italian bread crumbs
⅓ cup half-and-half
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 large eggs
1 large egg yolk
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
1 ¼ pounds ground round beef
½ pound ground Italian sausage
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 (24 ounce) jars marinara sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. Spray foil lightly with cooking spray.
  • Combine onion, bread crumbs, half-and-half, Parmesan cheese, eggs, egg yolk, garlic, basil, parsley, and oregano in a large bowl; stir until well combined. Add ground round and sausage and sprinkle evenly with salt and pepper. Mix well until just combined.
  • Dampen hands with water and form mixture into 18 golf ball-sized meatballs. Arrange meatballs on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until browned, 12 to 15 minutes.
  • Transfer meatballs to a large pot and add marinara sauce. Simmer over low heat for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 568.3 calories, Carbohydrate 38.6 g, Cholesterol 178.6 mg, Fat 31.4 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 31.1 g, SaturatedFat 11.6 g, Sodium 1717.9 mg, Sugar 21 g

CLASSIC MEATBALLS



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This homemade meatball recipe is a Betty classic, and for great reason! For generations, home cooks have relied on this hearty meatball recipe to show some skills the kitchen. All it takes to achieve this meaty main dish is eight basic ingredients. Got them? Great! Now, if you have 15 minutes to spare and a foil-lined 13x9 pan, perfectly browned and tender meatballs could be the answer to tonight's dinner jam. Yes, delicious doesn't take long! In the meantime, prepare spaghetti or rice, veggies or salad, because this recipe goes with anything!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1/2 cup Progresso™ Italian-style bread crumbs
1/4 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 small onion, finely chopped (1/4 cup)
1 egg

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Line 13x9-inch pan with foil; spray with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, mix all ingredients. Shape mixture into 24 (1 1/2-inch) meatballs. Place 1 inch apart in pan.
  • Bake uncovered 18 to 22 minutes or until temperature reaches 160°F and no longer pink in center.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 125 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 480 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 1 g

EASY MEATBALLS



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My husband makes these easy meatballs with simple ingredients like eggs, panko bread crumbs, garlic powder, and fresh basil, and they come out flavorful and delicious every time! Kids love them too! If desired, add the cooked meatballs to your favorite sauce until submerged (this brings out the moistness).

Provided by Love2Cook

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 eggs
2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 pounds ground beef
½ cup panko bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Mix eggs, Italian seasoning, basil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder together in a large bowl. Add beef and panko bread crumbs and mix thoroughly.
  • Shape mixture into about forty 1 1/2-inch balls, a little smaller than golf balls, using a teaspoon. Place on ungreased, rimmed baking sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the centers, turning halfway through cooking time, 10 to 15 minutes total.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245.4 calories, Carbohydrate 5.9 g, Cholesterol 117.5 mg, Fat 15.3 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 21.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 406.9 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

QUICK AND SIMPLE MEATBALLS



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Keep a batch of these meatballs in your freezer for an easy weeknight meal. This simple meatball recipe can be used for pizzas, sub sandwiches, in soups and more. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 24 meatballs.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 large eggs
1/4 cup water
1 small onion, finely chopped
1-1/3 cups soft bread crumbs
2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds ground beef

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, combine eggs, water, onion, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic and seasonings; mix well. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls. Place meatballs on greased racks in shallow baking pans. Bake, uncovered, until no longer pink, 15-18 minutes. , Freeze option: Freeze cooled meatballs in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in the microwave.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276 calories, Fat 17g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 122mg cholesterol, Sodium 533mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 24g protein.

ANNA'S AMAZING EASY PLEASY MEATBALLS OVER BUTTERED NOODLES



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My friend Anna makes the most amazing and easy meatballs with gravy! Prepared in a slow cooker, this recipe couldn't be any easier! Serve over buttery hot cooked noodles and you'll have a happy crowd! Mangia!

Provided by QUEENGODDESSNANCE

Categories     100+ Pasta and Noodle Recipes     Noodle Recipes

Time 3h15m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of celery soup
2 (10.5 ounce) cans condensed French onion soup
1 (16 ounce) container sour cream
6 pounds frozen Italian-style meatballs
2 (16 ounce) packages uncooked egg noodles
½ cup butter

Steps:

  • In a large slow cooker, mix together the cream of celery soup, French onion soup, and sour cream. Stir in the meatballs. Cook on high heat for 3-4 hours.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. In a large bowl, toss the pasta with butter. Serve meatballs and sauce over the cooked pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 492.5 calories, Carbohydrate 38.5 g, Cholesterol 147.9 mg, Fat 25.5 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 25.9 g, SaturatedFat 10.9 g, Sodium 591.5 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

EASY HOMEMADE MEATBALLS



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This is the recipe for easy homemade meatballs that my mother used growing up. I now make them for my family, and my picky husband loves them. Serve with your choice of pasta.

Provided by Donelle

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound ground beef
1 egg
½ cup Italian-seasoned bread crumbs
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
4 tablespoons garlic powder
2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 (28 ounce) jar marinara sauce

Steps:

  • Combine beef and egg in a large bowl. Add bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Mix together, but do not overmix, as it will get tough.
  • Shape into 1- to 2-inch balls.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook meatballs in the hot skillet until browned and no longer pink in the centers, 3 to 5 minutes per side.
  • Meanwhile, heat marinara sauce in a pot over medium-low heat. Add cooked meatballs to sauce and let simmer for added flavor, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 525.6 calories, Carbohydrate 44.8 g, Cholesterol 125.8 mg, Fat 25 g, Fiber 7.4 g, Protein 29.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.4 g, Sodium 1180.4 mg, Sugar 20.1 g

EASY PLEASING MEATBALLS



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This a recipe for meatballs that came from a mixture of about 7 others....its really good...You can adjust it to your liking, I usually make extra so we can have meatball sandwiches the next day...I use Prego parmesan garlic spaghetti sauce after I take them out of the oven...I add garlic powder and onion powder too...sometimes a pinch of oregano with the italian seasoning

Provided by AshleyP

Categories     Meat

Time 55m

Yield 20 meatballs, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 lbs ground beef
1 medium onion, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs (I recommend stovetop herb flavor)
2 tablespoons italian seasoning
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 dash milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Line a large glass baking dish with foil, (you don't have to line it with foil, but it makes cleanup much easier).
  • Put the ground beef in a large bowl and add the onion and garlic, knead together, add bread crumbs and italian seasoning -- mix all together.add the egg and milk -- knead together well with hands --
  • Form pieces of meat into 1 inch balls, place in baking dish -- bake for about 20-30 minutes --
  • I usually put them in a large pan on the stove and cover with spaghetti sauce for a few minutes at medium heat, but thats optional.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ground beef. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your meatballs.
  • Don't overmix the meatball mixture. Overmixing will make the meatballs tough.
  • Use a light touch when forming the meatballs. Don't pack them too tightly, or they will be dense and dry.
  • Brown the meatballs in a skillet before baking them. This will help to keep them moist and flavorful.
  • Use a variety of seasonings to flavor your meatballs. Some good options include garlic, onion, parsley, oregano, basil, and thyme.
  • Serve the meatballs with your favorite sauce. Some good options include marinara sauce, tomato sauce, or gravy.

Conclusion:

Meatballs are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for parties, potlucks, or a weeknight dinner. With a little planning and effort, you can make delicious meatballs that will impress your family and friends.

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