Best 6 Italian Meatball Kabobs Recipes

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**Italian Meatball Kabobs: A Flavorful and Versatile Dish**

Indulge in the delectable flavors of Italian cuisine with our tantalizing recipe for Italian meatball kabobs. These succulent meatballs, infused with a blend of aromatic herbs and spices, are expertly grilled to perfection and paired with an array of vibrant vegetables, creating a colorful and flavorful skewer. Accompanying this main course are two delectable sauces: a classic marinara sauce, bursting with the freshness of tomatoes and basil, and a zesty lemon-herb sauce, adding a bright and tangy touch to the dish. Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue or seeking a flavorful weeknight meal, these Italian meatball kabobs, complemented by the two flavorful sauces, promise a culinary experience that will delight your taste buds and leave you craving more.

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SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALL KABOBS



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Visually vibrant, delectably delicious, and delightfully healthy, these Sweet and Sour Meatball Kabobs are sure to be a hit!

Provided by Kimberly Killebrew

Categories     Main Course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 19

For the Meatballs:
1 pound ground meat of your choice (pork, chicken, pork, beef, veal or any combination of them)
1 large egg
1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs ((gluten free: Use GF breadcrumbs))
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons dried parsley
For the Kabobs:
1 fresh ripe pineapple (, cut into 1-inch chunks)
1 large green bell pepper (, cut into 1-inch chunks)
1 large red bell pepper (, cut into 1-inch chunks)
1 large yellow onions (, cut into 1-inch chunks)
For the Sweet & Sour Sauce:
2/3 cup low sugar apricot, peach, or orange jam/marmalade
3 tablespoons ketchup
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon cornstarch dissolved in 2 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • To make the sweet & sour sauce: Combine all sauce ingredients, except for the cornstarch, in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer. Stir in the cornstarch mixture and stir until thickened. Set aside until ready to use.
  • To make the meatballs, thoroughly combine all the meatball ingredients in a large mixing bowl and form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs. Yields about 24 meatballs.
  • Alternately thread six bamboo or metal skewers with the meatballs (4 on each skewer), pineapple and vegetables. Brush with about half of the sweet & sour sauce.Heat the grill to medium-high heat and brush the grill grates with some oil. Grill the kabobs about 5-6 minutes on each side or until lightly seared and the meatballs are cooked through.Brush the kabobs with remaining sweet and sour sauce and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201 kcal, Carbohydrate 23 g, Protein 17 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 89 mg, Sodium 732 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 13 g, ServingSize 1 serving

ITALIAN MEATBALL SKEWERS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 8 skewers

Number Of Ingredients 9

24 frozen Italian meatballs, thawed
2 medium red onions, cut into 1-inch chunks
3 green bell peppers, cut into 1-inch chunks
3 Roma tomatoes, quartered
1 loaf Italian bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/2 cup Italian dressing
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan
Fresh parsley leaves, for sprinkling
2 cups marinara sauce, warmed

Steps:

  • Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat.
  • Divide and skewer the meatballs, vegetables and bread evenly on 8 large skewers. Brush each of the skewers all over with the dressing.
  • Grill the skewers on all sides until there are grill marks on all the ingredients and the meatballs are heated through, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Remove the skewers to a platter and sprinkle over the Parmesan cheese and parsley. Pour the warm marinara into a bowl and serve on the side.

GRILLED POLPETTE KABABS



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis Bio & Top Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 15 kebabs

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese, such as Calabro
1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/4 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon dried oregano
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon Calabrian chili paste
1 large egg
1 pound 80/20 ground beef chuck
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley
1 cup jarred marinara sauce

Steps:

  • Heat a grill pan over medium heat.
  • Mix together the ricotta, breadcrumbs, milk, oregano, salt, chili paste and egg in a medium bowl to combine. Add the beef, Parmesan and parsley and mix just to combine. Form a scant 1/4 cup of meat mixture around the top part of a skewer. Continue with the remaining meat mixture and skewers.
  • Grill the kababs until deep brown and cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Remove to a platter and serve with the warmed marinara.

MEATBALL SHISH KABOBS



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Convenience foods make this hearty entree a snap to prepare. Purchased meatballs are easy to thread onto skewers. And since they're precooked, you just need to grill the kabobs until the fresh veggies are tender. Basting with bottled barbecue sauce adds fast flavor. -Shawn Solley, Lawton, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

30 frozen fully cooked Italian meatballs (1/2 ounce each) , thawed
2 medium zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch slices
2 medium yellow summer squash, cut into 1/2-inch slices
12 cherry tomatoes
12 pearl onions
1 cup barbecue sauce
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • On metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternate meatballs, zucchini, summer squash, tomatoes and onions. Grill, uncovered, over medium heat for 6 minutes, turning once. , Baste with barbecue sauce. Grill 8-10 minutes longer or until meatballs are heated through and vegetables are tender, turning and basting frequently. Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 81 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 365mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

SWEET & SOUR ITALIAN MEATBALL KABOBS



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A blend of apricot jam, BBQ sauce and Italian seasoning put the sweet and sour in these weeknight-quick meatball kabobs.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

32 (1-inch) frozen fully cooked Italian meatballs (1 lb.), thawed
1 red pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 small zucchini, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/4 cup apricot jam
1/4 cup BULL'S-EYE Original Barbecue Sauce
1/2 tsp. dried Italian seasoning

Steps:

  • Heat grill to medium-high heat.
  • Thread meatballs, peppers and zucchini alternately onto 8 skewers.
  • Microwave jam in small microwaveable bowl on HIGH 15 sec. Stir in barbecue sauce and Italian seasoning; brush half onto kabobs.
  • Grill 8 to 10 min. or until meatballs are heated through, turning occasionally and brushing with remaining jam mixture for the last 2 min.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450, Fat 30 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, TransFat 2 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Sodium 1010 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 18 g

CHEF JOHN'S ITALIAN MEATBALLS



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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

⅓ cup plain bread crumbs
½ cup milk
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, diced
1 pound ground beef
1 pound ground pork
2 eggs
¼ bunch fresh parsley, chopped
3 cloves garlic, crushed
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon dried Italian herb seasoning
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

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

Tips:

  • To make the best meatballs, use a combination of beef and pork. This will give them a juicy and flavorful texture.
  • Make sure to mix the meatball ingredients thoroughly, but do not overmix. Overmixing can make the meatballs tough.
  • Form the meatballs into 1-inch balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake the meatballs in a preheated oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 15-20 minutes, or until they are cooked through.
  • While the meatballs are baking, prepare the kabob skewers. Soak the wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes before using. This will help prevent them from burning.
  • Once the meatballs are cooked, assemble the kabobs. Skewer each meatball with a piece of bell pepper, onion, and zucchini. Drizzle the kabobs with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • Grill the kabobs over medium heat for 10-12 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and the meatballs are heated through.
  • Serve the kabobs immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

Italian meatball kabobs are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They are perfect for parties or potlucks, and they can also be made ahead of time and reheated. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a dish that is sure to impress your friends and family.

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