Best 5 Make Ahead Meatball Salad Recipes
Indulge in a culinary journey with our delectable meatball salad, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Perfectly crafted meatballs, brimming with savory spices and herbs, take center stage, nestled amidst a vibrant medley of crisp veggies, tangy dressing, and a sprinkling of cheese. This versatile dish can be enjoyed as a hearty main course, a refreshing side salad, or a delightful appetizer, effortlessly adapting to any occasion. Embark on a culinary adventure with our diverse collection of meatball salad recipes, each offering a unique twist on this classic dish. From the Mediterranean-inspired flavors of our Greek Meatball Salad to the zesty kick of our Spicy Asian Meatball Salad, our recipes cater to every palate. Whether you prefer a light and refreshing salad or a hearty and satisfying meal, we have the perfect recipe for you. Dive into a world of culinary delights with our meatball salad extravaganza.
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MAKE-AHEAD SHEET-PAN MEATBALLS
This is the simplest way to make a large batch of meatballs that you can turn into a variety of dinners, from pasta to soup to sandwiches. Stash them in the freezer so they're ready to cook at a moment's notice.
Provided by Anna Stockwell
Categories Meatball Bread Milk/Cream Ground Beef Sausage Egg Parmesan Small Plates Sunday Stash Freezer Food Freeze/Chill Dinner Kid-Friendly Back to School Sheet Pan
Yield Makes about 75
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place bread in a large bowl, pour milk over, and let sit until moistened, about 5 minutes. Squeeze bread with your hands to remove excess milk; discard milk. Tear bread into pea-size pieces and return to bowl.
- Add beef, sausage, eggs, Parmesan, and salt to bread. Using your hands, gently mix until evenly distributed (do not overmix).
- To serve immediately:
- Arrange racks in upper and lower thirds of oven; preheat to 500°F. Lightly coat three 18x13" rimmed baking sheets with oil. Fill a small bowl with cool water. Moisten your hands and roll meat mixture between palms into ping pong-size balls (about 1.5" diameter; 1.2 oz. each), occasionally moistening hands as needed. Arrange meatballs 1/2" apart on prepared sheets.
- Roast meatballs, rotating racks top to bottom once halfway through, until lightly browned and cooked through, 8-10 minutes.
- To freeze to serve later:
- Line two 18x13" rimmed baking sheets with parchment. Fill a small bowl with cool water. Moisten your hands and roll meat mixture between palms into ping pong-size balls (about 1.5" diameter; 1.2 oz. each), occasionally moistening hands as needed. Arrange meatballs 1/4" apart on prepared sheets. Freeze on sheets until firm, about 1 hour. Transfer to an airtight container or resealable plastic bag and freeze up to 3 months.
- To cook meatballs from frozen, preheat oven to 500°F. Lightly coat a rimmed baking sheet with oil. Transfer desired amount of frozen meatballs to prepared sheet and roast, turning once halfway through, until lightly browned and cooked through, 10-12 minutes.
MAKE-AHEAD MEATBALLS
My husband and I have company often. Keeping a supply of these frozen meatballs on hand means I can easily prepare a quick, satisfying meal. I start with a versatile meatball mix that makes about 12 dozen meatballs, then freeze them in batches for future use. -Ruth Andrewson, Leavenworth, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 5 batches (about 30 meatballs per batch).
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls, about 12 dozen. , Place meatballs on greased racks in shallow baking pans. Bake at 400° for 10-15 minutes or until no longer pink, turning often; drain. Cool. , Freeze option: Freeze cooled meatballs in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Reheat on a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan in a preheated 350° oven until heated through.,
Nutrition Facts : Calories 134 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 334mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
MAKE-AHEAD ITALIAN MEATBALLS
Keep these easy-to-make meatballs on hand for last-minute dinner creations. Tossed with pasta or baked into a casserole, the possibilities are endless!
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Appetizer
Time 30m
Yield 30
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400°F.
- Mix ground beef, onion, bread crumbs, milk, egg, salt and pepper. Shape mixture into thirty 1-inch balls. Place in ungreased rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches.
- Bake uncovered about 15 minutes or until no longer pink in center and juice is clear. (To serve immediately, continue as directed in step 5--except decrease simmer time to 15 minutes.)
- Place meatballs on ungreased cookie sheet. Freeze uncovered about 20 minutes or until firm. Place partially frozen meatballs in heavy plastic bag or freezer container. Seal, label and freeze no longer than 3 months.
- About 25 minutes before serving, mix chili sauce, water, pasta sauce and mustard in 2-quart saucepan. Add meatballs. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally; reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 20 minutes or until meatballs are hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 65, Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 270 mg
MAKE-AHEAD BAKED MEATBALLS
These are tasty and easy to make meatballs that can be used in many recipes. I especially like the suggestion for how to quickly form the meatballs. It is from Taste of Home magazine and is credited to Ruth Andrewson.
Provided by Chris from Kansas
Categories Meat
Time 30m
Yield 3-4 batches
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat eggs.
- Add the next five ingredients.
- Add beef; mix well.
- Lightly pat meat mixture into a 1-inch thick rectangle.
- Cut the rectangle into squares the desired size of your meatballs.
- Shape each square into a ball.
- Place in single layers on ungreased 15X10 inch baking pans.
- Bake at 400 degrees for 10-15 minutes or until no longer pink; turning occasionally; drain.
- Serve or cool and place desired number of meatballs into freezer containers.
- May be frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1461.8, Fat 71, SaturatedFat 27.5, Cholesterol 675.1, Sodium 3382.9, Carbohydrate 56, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 6.5, Protein 139.2
MAKE-AHEAD MEATBALLS
These were good basic meatballs added to veggies and noodles and another time added to spaghetti sauce. Adapted from Crusine At Home. The original recipe used 2 strips bacon which I skipped. I also used ground bison -- adding 1 T oil instead of ground beef.
Provided by ellie_
Categories Meat
Time 30m
Yield 40-50 meatballs
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- spray a broiler pan with Pam.
- Heat a sillet over medium high heat and add oil. Add the onion and cook onion in the oil until softened (3-5 minutes);stir in garlic and cook another minute.
- In a bowl combine ground beef (I used bison), onion mixture, and spices (parlsey - pepper). Stir in egg.
- For into 1-inch meatballs and place on broiler pand and bake for 10 minutes or until meatballs are fully cooked.
- Freeze meatballs on cookie sheet and then place in an airtight container until ready to use.
Tips:
- Make meatballs in advance: Meatballs can be made up to 3 days ahead and stored in the refrigerator or up to 3 months in the freezer.
- Use high-quality ground beef: The better the quality of the ground beef, the better the meatballs will be. Look for ground beef that is at least 80% lean.
- Season the meatballs well: Don't be afraid to add plenty of spices and herbs to the meatballs. This will give them lots of flavor.
- Cook the meatballs thoroughly: Make sure the meatballs are cooked all the way through before adding them to the salad. This will help to prevent foodborne illness.
- Use a variety of vegetables: The more vegetables you add to the salad, the more nutritious it will be. Some good options include cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and bell pepper.
- Use a flavorful dressing: A good dressing can really make or break a salad. Try using a vinaigrette, ranch dressing, or Greek yogurt dressing.
- Serve the salad immediately: Meatball salad is best served immediately after it is made. This will help to prevent the meatballs from getting soggy.
Conclusion:
Meatball salad is an easy, delicious, and versatile dish that can be served as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. It can be made with simple and ordinary ingredients and can also be customized to suit your taste. With a few simple tips, you can make a meatball salad that is sure to impress your friends and family.
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