Best 7 Mikes Italian Meatballs Recipes

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**Introducing Mike's Legendary Italian Meatballs: A Symphony of Flavors and Textures**

Prepare to embark on a culinary journey to savor the iconic Mike's Italian meatballs, a dish that embodies the essence of Italian comfort food. Crafted with a blend of ground beef, pork, and veal, these meatballs are infused with a symphony of herbs and spices, creating a tantalizing taste experience. Accompanied by three delectable sauces, including a classic tomato sauce, a rich mushroom sauce, and a zesty marinara, these meatballs promise a versatile culinary adventure. Whether you prefer to simmer them in a hearty sauce, bake them to perfection, or air fry them for a healthier twist, these versatile meatballs will satisfy any craving. So, gather your ingredients, don your apron, and let's delve into the secrets of creating Mike's unforgettable Italian meatballs.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

HOMEMADE ITALIAN MEATBALLS



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Here's a recipe for classic, Homemade Italian Meatballs. Serve them for dinner topping a plate of spaghetti and send the leftovers with your kids for lunch to make a meatball sub sandwich.

Provided by Julie Clark

Categories     Main Dish

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds lean ground beef
3/4 pound ground Italian sausage
4 large eggs
1 cup Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup Italian bread crumbs
1 1/2 tablespoons dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix all of the ingredients together.
  • Roll into 1 1/2" balls and place them closely together in 9x13 pans that have been sprayed with cooking spray. **You can place a wire rack on the baking sheet and bake the meatballs on the rack so that the fat drips down if you'd like.**
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through.
  • Serve the meatballs immediately with sauce and spaghetti, put them in the slow cooker along with sauce to have them simmer, or freeze the meatballs in Ziploc bags to use another time.
  • If you freeze the meatballs, allow them to cool completely before packaging them.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 333 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Protein 31 g, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 163 mg, Sodium 811 mg, ServingSize 1 serving

GRANDMA MARONIS MEATBALLS 100 YEAR OLD RECIPE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound ground chuck
4 ounces dried bread crumbs
4 large eggs
4 ounces whole milk
6 ounces grated Romano
3 ounces grated Spanish onion
2 ounces finely diced fresh garlic
2 ounces finely chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves
2 ounces finely chopped fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a baking sheet with olive oil cooking spray.
  • Mix all ingredients thoroughly in large bowl. If mixture seems a little loose add more bread crumbs.
  • Roll meatballs loosely about the size of a golf ball and place on baking sheet. Place into preheated oven for approximately 35 to 40 minutes. Enjoy!

ROASTED ITALIAN MEATBALLS



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 10 servings (30 to 32 meatballs)

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 pound ground sirloin
1/2 pound ground pork
1/2 pound ground veal
1 3/4 cups dry seasoned bread crumbs
1/2 cup freshly ground Italian Pecorino cheese (2 ounces)
1/2 cup freshly ground Italian Parmesan cheese (2 ounces), plus extra for serving
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 extra-large eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 cup dry red wine, such as Chianti
1/4 cup good olive oil
2 (32-ounce) jars good marinara sauce, such as Rao's
Creamy Parmesan Polenta (recipe follows) or cooked spaghetti, for serving
4 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade
2 teaspoons minced garlic (2 cloves)
1 cup yellow cornmeal, preferably stone-ground
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving
1/2 cup creme fraiche
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line two sheet pans with parchment paper.
  • Place the sirloin, pork, and veal in a large mixing bowl and lightly break up the meats with a fork and your fingertips. Add the bread crumbs, Pecorino, Parmesan, garlic, parsley, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Add the eggs, wine, and 3/4 cup water and combine lightly but thoroughly.
  • Measure out 2-ounce portions of the mixture (I use a rounded 1 3/4-inch ice cream scoop) and roll each lightly into a ball. Place one inch apart on the prepared sheet pans. Brush the meatballs with the olive oil.
  • Bake the meatballs for 25 to 30 minutes, until lightly browned. Pour the marinara into a large pot and bring to a simmer. Carefully add the meatballs and simmer for 10 minutes, until heated through.
  • To serve with polenta, spoon a puddle of creamy Parmesan polenta on one side of each dinner plate. Spoon 1 or 2 meatballs plus a puddle of tomato sauce on the other side, allowing them to combine in the center of the plate. To serve with spaghetti, distribute among shallow pasta bowls. Spoon the meatballs and sauce onto the pasta. Sprinkle with extra Parmesan and serve hot.
  • Place the chicken stock in a large saucepan. Add the garlic and cook over medium-high heat until the stock comes to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and very slowly whisk in the cornmeal, whisking constantly to make sure there are no lumps. Switch to a wooden spoon, add the salt and pepper, and simmer, stirring almost constantly, for 10 minutes, until thick. Be sure to scrape the bottom of the pan thoroughly while you're stirring. Off the heat, stir in the Parmesan, creme fraiche, and butter. Taste for seasonings and serve hot with extra Parmesan cheese to sprinkle on top.

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

CLASSIC ITALIAN MEATBALLS



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This easy and simple recipe produces a soft and tender meatball. One of the best Classic Italian Meatball Recipes.

Provided by Rosemary Molloy

Categories     Main Dish

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pound ground beef ((500 grams))
1 large egg
3 tablespoons bread crumbs
3 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese
1 clove garlic minced
½-1 tablespoon freshly chopped parsley
½ teaspoon salt
1-2 dashes black pepper
¼ cup milk (I used 2%) ((60 grams))
2 tablespoons olive oil
1-2 cloves garlic minced
1½ cups tomato puree/passata ((338 grams))
¼-½ teaspoon salt
4-5 fresh basil leaves (chopped)
½ teaspoon oregano
¼ cup water ((60 grams))

Steps:

  • In a large bowl mix together the ground beef, egg, bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt and pepper. Slowly add the milk until you have a soft compact mixture.Form the mixture into small balls.
  • In a large pan add the olive oil, garlic, tomato puree/passata, salt, fresh basil, oregano and water. Mix to combine.
  • Add the meatballs and gently mix to cover them in sauce. Cover the pan and cook on low/medium (more low than medium) heat for approximately 15- 20 minutes, uncover and continue to cook for another 15-20 minutes or until cooked through and the sauce has thickened. If you find the sauce thickening too much then add a little more water.
  • Serve immediately as a main dish or over your favourite al dente pasta. Top with freshly grated parmesan cheese before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 71 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 127 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

KIM SEVERSON'S ITALIAN MEATBALLS



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These are the meatballs you want to serve with spaghetti sauce - my mother Anne Marie Zappa's is the one I'd use, but your favorite will work as well. Key to the recipe is a light hand in the mixing.

Provided by Kim Severson

Categories     dinner, quick, main course

Time 20m

Yield About 16 meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 pounds ground beef
1 cup fresh bread crumbs
1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan
1 heaping tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1 heaping tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 eggs
3 tablespoons olive oil
Spaghetti sauce

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix all ingredients except olive oil by hand, using a light touch. Take a portion of meat in hand, and roll between palms to form a ball that is firmly packed but not compressed. Repeat, making each meatball about 2 inches in diameter.
  • In a large, heavy pot heat olive oil over medium-high heat. When it shimmers, add meatballs in batches. Do not crowd. Brown well on bottoms before turning, or meatballs will break apart. Continue cooking until browned all over. Remove meatballs to a plate as each batch is finished. Let meatballs cool slightly; cover and refrigerate until needed.
  • Serve with spaghetti sauce.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 216, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 13 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 176 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 1 gram

GREAT-GRANDMA'S ITALIAN MEATBALLS



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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

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon each dried basil, oregano and parsley flakes
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 pound lean ground turkey
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
Optional: Hot cooked pasta and pasta sauce

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

Tips:

  • Use a combination of ground beef and ground pork: This gives the meatballs a more flavorful and juicy texture.
  • Soak the bread crumbs in milk: This helps to bind the meatballs together and makes them more tender.
  • Add plenty of grated Parmesan cheese: This adds a cheesy, salty flavor to the meatballs.
  • Use fresh herbs, such as parsley and basil: These herbs add a bright, herbaceous flavor to the meatballs.
  • Don't overmix the meatball mixture: Overmixing can make the meatballs tough.
  • Brown the meatballs in a hot skillet before simmering them in the sauce: This helps to develop a nice crust on the meatballs and keeps them from falling apart.
  • Simmer the meatballs in a flavorful sauce: This helps to infuse the meatballs with flavor and keep them moist.

Conclusion:

Mike's Italian Meatballs are a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. With their tender, flavorful texture and rich, savory sauce, these meatballs are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a classic Italian dish to make, give Mike's Italian Meatballs a try. You won't be disappointed.

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