Best 8 Mock Meatballs Recipes

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Craving the hearty, flavorful satisfaction of meatballs without the meat? Look no further! Our collection of mock meatball recipes offers a diverse range of plant-based options that are not only delicious but also healthier alternatives to traditional meatballs. From classic Italian-style mock meatballs made with lentils and walnuts to innovative creations like sweet potato and black bean meatballs, these recipes cater to a variety of tastes and dietary preferences. Whether you're a vegan, vegetarian, or simply seeking to incorporate more plant-based meals into your diet, our mock meatball recipes are sure to satisfy your cravings and delight your taste buds.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

MOCK MEATBALLS



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Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1/2 cup finely grated cheddar cheese
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 clove garlic
1 tsp fresh or dry chopped sweet basil
1 tsp fresh or dry chopped oregano
1 tsp fresh or dry chopped parsley

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients (in any order) with cooking fork until well mixed and very crumbly. You will have the proper consistency when you grab a handful, squeeze it together, and it remains a ball in your hand. If it does not want to stick together, add additional egg white, mixing well and testing until you have the proper consistency. (If too wet, add extra dry bread crumbs.)
  • Press and form the mixture into round balls and place on greased cookie sheet (or use parchment paper) for best baking results.
  • Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes. Makes 12 small meatballs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

EMERIL'S MOCK MEATBALLS



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Make and share this Emeril's Mock Meatballs recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Miss_Elaine

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 45m

Yield 20 meatballs, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons minced garlic cloves
1/2 cup onion, diced
2 cups textured vegetable protein
1/4 cup fresh parmesan cheese, grated
1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
2 teaspoons fresh oregano, chopped
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 3/4 cups boiling water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • In a small sauté pan, over medium heat, add the olive oil, when hot add the garlic and onions and cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until the onion is soft and translucent. In a large heat resistant bowl, combine the onions and garlic with the textured vegetable protein and the Parmesan cheese, basil, oregano, crushed red pepper, salt, Worcestershire and all purpose flour; mix well. Add the water, bit by bit, until the mixture is damp and can hold its shape.
  • Shape the meatballs, either using a medium size ice cream scooper or with your hands. Meatballs should be about 1 ½ inches. Place the meatballs on a greased baking sheet and brown them in the oven, about 20- 25 minutes. Alternately, the meatballs can be browned in a sauté pan with a little olive oil, rolling them in the pan in order to keep their shape.
  • Serve with warm marinara sauce, pasta and grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 158, Fat 8.8, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 5.5, Sodium 978.3, Carbohydrate 15.5, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 1.2, Protein 4.4

MOCK MEATBALLS



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I've made these "meatballs" quite a few times now for potlucks as well as family dinners. They're quite good. The recipe comes from Jean Pare's Company's Coming Meatless Cooking.

Provided by Dreamer in Ontario

Categories     Grains

Time 1h50m

Yield 27 meatless balls, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup rolled oats (not instant)
1 cup soda cracker crumbs
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground sage
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 cup cream-style cottage cheese
1 1/2 cups finely chopped onions
2 large eggs
10 ounces condensed cream of mushroom soup
1/3 cup water or 1/3 cup milk

Steps:

  • Add first 6 ingredients to bowl and mix well.
  • Add the cottage cheese, onion and eggs,.
  • Let stand 10 minutes (crumbs and oatmeal will absorb moisture)
  • shape into 1 1/2 inch balls.
  • Arrange on ungreased 9 x 9 inch casserole
  • In a bowl, mix together the soup and water.
  • Pour over balls.
  • Cover and bake at 350F for 45 minutes
  • Remove cover and bake another 30 minutes until balls are slightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.2, Fat 7, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 68, Sodium 903, Carbohydrate 19.5, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 3.6, Protein 9.3

THE BEST MEATBALLS



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I never knew how to make good meatballs until I found this recipe. I normally make mine with just ground beef and they still taste great. I've used the combination of pork, beef and veal and they are equally good. Definitely use fresh bread crumbs and freshly grate your cheese instead of using the canned variety...it really does make a difference.

Provided by Geanine

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound ground beef
½ pound ground veal
½ pound ground pork
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 eggs
1 cup freshly grated Romano cheese
1 ½ tablespoons chopped Italian flat leaf parsley
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 cups stale Italian bread, crumbled
1 ½ cups lukewarm water
1 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Combine beef, veal, and pork in a large bowl. Add garlic, eggs, cheese, parsley, salt and pepper.
  • Blend bread crumbs into meat mixture. Slowly add the water 1/2 cup at a time. The mixture should be very moist but still hold its shape if rolled into meatballs. (I usually use about 1 1/4 cups of water). Shape into meatballs.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Fry meatballs in batches. When the meatball is very brown and slightly crisp remove from the heat and drain on a paper towel. (If your mixture is too wet, cover the meatballs while they are cooking so that they hold their shape better.)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 613.4 calories, Carbohydrate 6.6 g, Cholesterol 148.6 mg, Fat 53.2 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 26.6 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, Sodium 333.1 mg, Sugar 0.3 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.

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

WEEKNIGHT SAUERBRATEN MEATBALLS



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Our traditional holiday meal is sauerbraten and gravy, butter-sauteed homemade egg noodles, potato balls, sweet and sour red cabbage, and freshly cooked apples. A lot of work, but worth it once a year! This is a quick recipe to enjoy the sauerbraten flavor without waiting 5 days for a beef roast to marinate. And you'll have plenty of gravy to spoon over your buttered egg noodles and potatoes.

Provided by lutzflcat

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatball Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

cooking spray
1 pound lean ground beef
½ cup minced onion
⅓ cup gingersnap cookie crumbs
¼ cup water
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups beef broth
½ cup gingersnap cookie crumbs
2 tablespoons gingersnap cookie crumbs, or more as needed
½ cup apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon white sugar, or more to taste
3 tablespoons raisins

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a baking rack on top. Spray the rack with cooking spray.
  • Combine ground beef, onion, gingersnap crumbs, water, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Shape into 24 meatballs using a tablespoon-sized cookie scoop. Place the meatballs on the prepared baking rack.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a meat thermometer inserted into the center of a meatball reads 160 degrees F (71 degrees C), 18 to 20 minutes.
  • While the meatballs are baking, whisk beef broth, 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons gingersnap crumbs, vinegar, and sugar together in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until gravy thickens, 5 to 10 minutes. Add more gingersnap crumbs for a thicker gravy, or some water for a thinner consistency.
  • Stir cooked meatballs and raisins into the gravy. Cover and simmer until flavors combine, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417.8 calories, Carbohydrate 32.2 g, Cholesterol 77.5 mg, Fat 19.6 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 26.2 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 850.5 mg, Sugar 18.9 g

SLOW COOKER/CROCK POT MOCK SWEDISH MEATBALLS



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Everyone in the Test Kitchen fell in love with these mock Swedish meatballs. Using frozen, ready-made meatballs cuts down on prep work. After simmering in the slow cooker they absorb flavors from the delicious sauce. Overall, this is a fantastic Crock Pot dinner for a busy day.

Provided by Rachel L.

Categories     Beef

Time 4h20m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 lb bag of frozen meatballs (can be turkey, beef, pork, soy, etc.)
1 can(s) cream of mushroom soup, 10 oz
14 oz beef broth
2 Tbsp steak sauce or Worchestershire sauce
1 c sour cream
16 oz package of egg noodles
1 pkg dried onion soup mix

Steps:

  • 1. In a 6 quart slow cooker, mix the can of soup with the beef broth, onion soup mix, and steak sauce. Stir well.
  • 2. Add the frozen meatballs and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. Stir every hour on low heat or every 30 minutes or so on high heat.
  • 3. When the meatballs are close to done, prepare the egg noodles as directed on the package. Drain and set aside.
  • 4. Stir the sour cream into the meatballs. Either mix the noodles and meatballs together or serve the meatballs on top of the noodles.

Tips for Making Perfect Mock Meatballs:

  • Use a variety of beans and lentils to create a more complex flavor and texture.
  • Don't overmix the mixture, or the meatballs will be tough.
  • Form the meatballs into uniform sizes so that they cook evenly.
  • Bake or pan-fry the meatballs until they are golden brown and crispy on the outside.
  • Serve the meatballs with your favorite sauce or gravy.

Conclusion:

Mock meatballs are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are a great way to get your daily dose of protein and fiber, and they can be made with a variety of ingredients to suit your taste. Whether you are a vegan, vegetarian, or simply looking for a healthier alternative to traditional meatballs, mock meatballs are a great option. So next time you are looking for a hearty and flavorful meal, give mock meatballs a try!

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