Best 10 I Miss The Blue Parrot Meatballs Recipes

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Craving for delectable meatballs steeped in a tantalizing sauce? Look no further than the Blue Parrot Meatballs, a culinary gem that has captured the hearts of food enthusiasts for decades. This iconic dish, born from the culinary creativity of the Blue Parrot Inn, a renowned restaurant in Newport Beach, California, has become a beloved classic.

Prepare to embark on a culinary journey with three enticing recipes that pay homage to the legendary Blue Parrot Meatballs. The first recipe, "The Classic Blue Parrot Meatballs," remains faithful to the original, featuring a harmonious blend of ground beef, pork, and veal enveloped in a rich and flavorful tomato sauce. The "Blue Parrot Meatballs in Mushroom Sauce" offers a delightful twist, where succulent meatballs bask in a creamy mushroom sauce, exuding an earthy elegance. Lastly, the "Blue Parrot Meatballs in Spicy Arrabiata Sauce" promises a fiery adventure, as zesty Arrabiata sauce envelops the meatballs, creating a symphony of flavors that dance on your palate.

Each recipe is meticulously crafted to capture the essence of the Blue Parrot Meatballs, ensuring a delightful culinary experience that will transport you to the bustling atmosphere of the Blue Parrot Inn. Whether you prefer the comforting embrace of classic flavors or are enticed by the allure of culinary innovation, these recipes will surely satisfy your cravings. So, don your apron, gather your ingredients, and let's embark on a delicious expedition into the realm of Blue Parrot Meatballs!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

I MISS THE BLUE PARROT MEATBALLS



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The Blue Parrot Restaurant in Louisville closed. My favorite spaghetti and meatballs. This recipe comes close to the flavor of their meatballs. I'll never be able to duplicate the spaghetti though. So sad. We miss the Blue Parrot!

Provided by Jennibear

Categories     Meatballs

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 Meatballs, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb ground beef
1 lb Italian sausage
2 eggs
1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup milk
1/3 cup parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients together in a mixing bowl. Shape mixture into 8 large balls (about the size of a baseball). Place on a baking sheet and bake for 60 minutes at 350 degrees. Add to your favorite marinara sauce and serve with pasta.
  • Or make 12 tennis ball sized meatballs and bake for 45 minutes.
  • Or make 24 golf ball sized meatballs and bake for 30 minutes.
  • Or make 48 gumball sized meatballs and bake for 20 minutes.
  • Random Advice: If your raw meatballs are ugly and not perfectly round - they will NOT look any better after you cook them. I was hoping they would magically look perfect after baking - but they don't -- Still ugly. Shape your meatballs with care. Don't worry - the sauce will cover them!
  • Line your baking sheet with foil for easy clean up.
  • I don't like to touch raw meat - so I wear two sandwich baggies on my hands when rolling balls since I don't have plastic kitchen gloves. We also use a potato masher to mix up everything. I know hands work better - but I just won't touch it. I don't like other people touching my food either -- just sayin!
  • You can cry a little about your delicious meatballs -- now go and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 846.4, Fat 55.6, SaturatedFat 21, Cholesterol 246.7, Sodium 3314, Carbohydrate 28.7, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 2.9, Protein 54.6

BUFFALO CHICKEN MEATBALLS WITH BLUE CHEESE SAUCE



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The meatballs have all the flavors of hot wings with less mess. They're also the perfect party food: make them ahead of time and keep warm in the hot sauce until ready to serve.

Provided by Kardea Brown

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 25

Nonstick cooking spray
2 ounces blue cheese, coarsely crumbled
1 cup whole buttermilk
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 stalks celery
1/2 small onion
1/2 green bell pepper
2 pounds ground chicken (not chicken breast)
1 cup dry breadcrumbs
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons Miss Brown's House Seasoning (see recipe below)
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
1/4 cup hot sauce
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
Celery sticks
Chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, for garnish
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Coat two large, rimmed baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray.
  • For the Blue Cheese Sauce: Stir together the blue cheese, buttermilk, sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice and garlic powder in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • For the meatballs: Pulse the celery, onion and bell pepper in a food processor until finely minced. Combine the minced vegetables with the ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg and House Seasoning (see recipe below) in a large bowl. Shape the mixture into 48 1-inch meatballs and place 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheets. Bake until the meatballs begin to brown, about 10 minutes. Turn the meatballs. Cook until the meatballs are browned and cooked through, about 10 more minutes.
  • While the meatballs bake, combine the butter, hot sauce and Worcestershire sauce in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook until the butter is melted. Add the cooked meatballs to the saucepan and turn to coat. Cover and keep warm until ready to serve. Serve the meatballs with the blue cheese sauce, celery sticks and sprinkle with parsley.
  • Stir together the garlic powder, onion powder, sweet paprika, pepper and salt in a small bowl. Store in an airtight container.

COMFORT MEATBALLS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 pounds ground beef
3/4 cup quick oats
1 cup milk
3 tablespoons very finely minced onion
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
Plenty of ground black pepper
4 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup ketchup
4 to 6 tablespoons minced onion
3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
Dash of hot sauce, such as Tabasco

Steps:

  • For the meatballs: In bowl, combine the ground beef and oats. Pour in the milk, and then add the onions, salt and pepper. Stir to combine. Roll the mixture into tablespoon-size balls and refrigerate them for 30 to 45 minutes to firm.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Heat the canola oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Dredge the meatballs in the flour, and then brown the meatballs in batches until light brown. As they brown, place them into a rectangular baking dish.
  • For the sauce: Stir together the ketchup, onions, vinegar, sugar, Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce. Drizzle the sauce evenly on the meatballs.
  • Bake until bubbly and hot, about 45 minutes.

BEEF MEATBALLS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield About 30 meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 9

Cooking spray
2 pounds ground beef
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/2 cup milk
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 small onion, grated
1 clove garlic, finely grated
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450˚ F. Line 2 baking sheets with foil and coat with cooking spray.
  • Combine the beef, breadcrumbs, milk, eggs, onion, garlic, parsley, 2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl; mix with your hands until combined. Form into 1 1/2-inch meatballs (about 30). Arrange the meatballs on the prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake the meatballs until browned and cooked through, 12 to 15 minutes.

POTLUCK MEATBALLS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 pounds ground beef
1 cup unseasoned breadcrumbs
1/2 cup grated onion
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
2 eggs
Red pepper flakes, as needed
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 can beef consomme
1 can beef broth
2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons cornstarch

Steps:

  • For the meatballs: Place the ground beef, breadcrumbs, onion, parsley, eggs, red pepper flakes and some salt and pepper in a large bowl and mix together thoroughly. Form the mixture into uniform-size balls.
  • Heat the oil and butter in a large pan. When hot, begin frying the meatballs in batches, setting them aside on a plate or baking sheet when brown. You may need to drain any excess fat from the pan during the frying process. Continue frying until all the meatballs are browned. Set aside.
  • For the sauce: Add the beef consomme and three-quarters of the can of beef broth to the meatball pan, reserving the remaining broth in a small bowl. Add the mustard and tomato paste to the pan, then stir and bring to the boil.
  • Add the cornstarch to the reserved beef broth and whisk so there are no lumps. As the sauce starts to boil, add the cornstarch mixture. When the sauce has thickened after a few minutes, return the meatballs to the pot and stir to make sure they are all coated in sauce. Continue to simmer until the meatballs are cooked through, about 45 minutes.

BLUE CHEESE MEATBALLS



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I am not a huge blue cheese fan but these meatballs were very good. My sister made them and didn't tell me what was in them so, she really got me.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Cheese

Time 40m

Yield 40 balls

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb lean ground beef
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/3 cup dry breadcrumbs
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1/2 cup milk

Steps:

  • Add all the ingredients to a large mixing bowl; mix well to combine.
  • Form mixture into 1/2-inch balls.
  • Put the balls on a baking sheet with a rim.
  • Bake in a 375° oven for about 10 minutes or until browned.
  • Serve immediately with toothpicks for spearing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 36, Fat 2.1, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 9.9, Sodium 56.6, Carbohydrate 1, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.1, Protein 3.1

SLOW COOKED SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS



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Make and share this Slow Cooked Spaghetti and Meatballs recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Danielle K.

Categories     Spaghetti

Time 5h20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 tablespoons oil
1/4-1/2 cup chopped onion
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 (29 ounce) can tomato puree
1 (29 ounce) water
1 (12 ounce) can tomato paste
1 (12 ounce) water
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons oregano
1/4 teaspoon italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup diced green pepper
1 lb ground beef
1 egg
2 tablespoons water
3/4 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons oil

Steps:

  • Sauté onions and garlic in oil in a saucepan.
  • Combine all sauce ingredients in slow cooker.
  • Cover, and cook on LOW.
  • Mix together all meatball ingredients except for oil.
  • Form into small meatballs, then brown on all sides in oil in a saucepan.
  • Drain on paper towels.
  • Add to sauce.
  • Cover, and cook on LOW 4-5 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 426.4, Fat 22.6, SaturatedFat 6.4, Cholesterol 86.8, Sodium 1401.3, Carbohydrate 37.2, Fiber 6.2, Sugar 17.1, Protein 22.2

THE ULTIMATE SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS RECIPE



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This is the absolute best tasting spaghetti and meatballs. Be aware, however, it takes A LOT of time to prepare, but is well worth it.

Provided by Peg 4

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 2h5m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 eggs
1/2 cup milk
3 slices crumbled white bread
2 lbs ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 crushed garlic clove
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 crushed garlic cloves
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon pepper
12 ounces tomato paste
52 ounces canned plum tomatoes
1/2 cup water
1 lb spaghetti
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. To make meatballs, beat eggs lightly with a fork, add milk and bread, and let it stand for 5 minutes so the bread is moist.
  • Add ground beef, onion, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper. Blend together well. Shape the mixture into meatballs (for some reason, making little tiny bite-sized meatballs makes them taste better, but takes up a lot of time as well).
  • Place the meatballs on a greased cookie sheet in the oven for 20-30 minutes, depending on the size of the meatballs.
  • Meanwhile, heat the oil in a really big pot over med-high heat. Add the garlic and onion and saute until it's a light golden brown. Add the plum tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, basil, pepper, and the water to the pot. Make sure to crush up the tomatoes a bit with a spoon. Bring mixture to boil, then reduce heat to low. Continue simmering for half an hour.
  • When meatballs are done, remove them from the cookie sheet and put them into the sauce mixture. Cover and simmer them in the sauce for about an hour, stirring occasionally.
  • 20 minutes before the sauce is done, boil the spaghetti. Serve sauce and meatballs over the noodles and sprinkle with parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 927.5, Fat 38.8, SaturatedFat 13, Cholesterol 183.5, Sodium 2125.8, Carbohydrate 96.2, Fiber 8.3, Sugar 23.2, Protein 50.1

TURKEY AND BLUE CHEESE MEATBALLS



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Tantalizing Turkey and Blue Cheese Meatballs - by smithey3000 at Allrecipes.com http://bit.ly/glEtMw

Provided by DrGaellon

Categories     Meatballs

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 garlic cloves
1/2 onion, cut into chunks
1 -2 jalapeno pepper, halved and seeded (to taste)
1 lb ground turkey
3 tablespoons blue cheese
1/2 cup fine soft bread crumbs
3 egg whites
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons minced fresh Italian parsley
1 tablespoon italian seasoning
1/2 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon chili powder

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and set aside.
  • Pulse garlic cloves in a food processor until minced. Add onion and jalapeno, and pulse until minced again. Scrape the onion mixture into a large bowl along with the turkey, blue cheese, bread crumbs, egg whites, and olive oil. Season with soy sauce, parsley, Italian seasoning, pepper, and chili powder. Mix well.
  • Roll the mixture loosely into 2 inch balls, and place onto prepared baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, and no longer pink in the center, about 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244.8, Fat 14.8, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 62.9, Sodium 480.7, Carbohydrate 9.3, Fiber 1, Sugar 1.3, Protein 18

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

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your meatballs.
  • Don't overwork the meat. Overworking the meat will make it tough.
  • Season the meat well. Use a variety of spices and herbs to give your meatballs flavor.
  • 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 hot skillet before baking them. This will help to seal in the flavor and prevent them from drying out.
  • Bake the meatballs in a moderate oven until they are cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Serve the meatballs with your favorite sauce. Try a classic tomato sauce, a creamy Alfredo sauce, or a tangy BBQ sauce.

Conclusion:

The Blue Parrot meatballs are a classic dish that is sure to please everyone at your table. With their tender, juicy texture and flavorful sauce, these meatballs are a perfect appetizer, main course, or party food. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make recipe, give these meatballs a try. You won't be disappointed!

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