Best 5 Oh Meatballs Oh Meatloaf Recipes

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Are you seeking a culinary adventure that tantalizes your taste buds and warms your soul? Look no further than the delectable world of meatballs and meatloaf. These iconic dishes, deeply rooted in various cultures, offer a symphony of flavors and textures that are sure to satisfy even the most discerning palate. From the classic Italian polpettes to the hearty American meatloaf, each recipe holds a unique story, promising a journey of culinary exploration. Whether you prefer the tender embrace of beef, the savory richness of pork, or the lean indulgence of turkey, these recipes cater to every preference. Dive into the world of meatballs and meatloaf, and discover a treasure trove of culinary delights waiting to be savored.

**Recipes Included:**

1. Classic Italian Meatballs: Embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Italy with these traditional meatballs. A blend of ground beef, pork, and veal, seasoned with garlic, parsley, and a hint of nutmeg, comes together to create tender and flavorful orbs of pure delight. Simmered in a rich tomato sauce, these meatballs are the epitome of Italian comfort food.

2. Swedish Meatballs: Experience the cozy flavors of Scandinavia with these Swedish meatballs. A combination of ground beef and pork, seasoned with allspice and ginger, is transformed into succulent meatballs. Covered in a creamy sauce infused with the essence of dill and sour cream, these meatballs offer a taste of Swedish hospitality.

3. Greek Meatballs (Soutzoukakia): Discover the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with these succulent Greek meatballs. A blend of ground beef and lamb, seasoned with oregano, cumin, and a touch of cinnamon, creates a symphony of flavors. Baked in a savory tomato sauce, these meatballs capture the essence of Greek cuisine.

4. American Meatloaf: Indulge in the classic comfort food of America - the hearty and iconic meatloaf. A combination of ground beef, pork, and veal, seasoned with a blend of herbs and spices, is transformed into a savory loaf, baked to perfection. Accompanied by a rich tomato glaze, this meatloaf is a testament to American culinary heritage.

5. Turkey Meatloaf: Delight in a healthier twist on the classic meatloaf with this turkey version. Ground turkey, lean and flavorful, is combined with a medley of vegetables, herbs, and spices, creating a moist and wholesome loaf. Topped with a tangy glaze, this turkey meatloaf offers a guilt-free indulgence.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

OH MEATBALLS!, OH MEATLOAF!



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This recipe can be made as a meatloaf or meatballs and is from Bird's dear old dad. with a secret ingredient (soy sauce) that no one will even taste or believe is in the recipe. The blending process is against traditional methods of lightly mixing the meat but what do experts know?, they said eggs were bad for us at one time, lol. My dad's method makes this the most tender, moist and delicious meatballs or meatloaf you will ever eat. The ketchup topping is simple, and the oven thickens it and makes a tangy sauce that there is never enough of as everyone is always wanting extra. The meatballs freeze well for leftovers or OAMC. You can just pull out any number of frozen meatballs for use in later dishes such as with a Bechamel sauce for an easy Swedish Meatball appetizer, or for spaghetti, or Meatball Parmesan hoagies, or...

Provided by 2Bleu

Categories     Meat

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 lbs ground beef
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 teaspoons italian seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 small onion, chopped (or 1 tsp onion powder)
2 eggs
6 slices white bread, cubed into 1/2-inch pieces
2 cups ketchup (for meatloaf only)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F Place ground beef into a large bowl and sprinkle with soy sauce, spreading around the meat. Turn meat over to coat.
  • Add remaining ingredients and mix thoroughly using your hands. Start by keeping hands open wide, then close down as you reach into meat, squishing and turning with your wrists. Continue till mixed well until meat is 'stringy' (this is non-traditional as most chef's tell you not to overmix).
  • MEATBALLS: Shape into small 1" balls and place on a baking sheet 1/2" apart. Bake for about 15 minutes or until cooked through.
  • MEATLOAF: Place meatloaf into a loaf pan or 8x8 baking dish. Pour ketchup over top. Bake for 45 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.

CHEF JOHN'S MEATBALL-INSPIRED MEATLOAF



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The main point of this Italian meatball-inspired meatloaf is to show you what happens when you make meatloaf like your grandparents did. During the Great Depression, this type of dish was a popular strategy for stretching what little meat you had into as filling a meal as possible.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatloaf Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 onion, diced
salt to taste
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ cups very dry white bread crumbs
1 ½ cups milk
2 pounds ground chuck
½ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 ounces grated Parmesan cheese
2 large eggs, beaten
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
3 cups tomato sauce, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Heat olive oil and butter together in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion with a pinch of salt in hot oil and butter until onion is golden brown and soft, 5 to 10 minutes. Add garlic and saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Remove skillet from heat and cool onion mixture to room temperature.
  • Place bread crumbs in a large bowl. Add milk and stir with a fork until combined. Let sit until all of the milk is absorbed into the breadcrumbs, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Combine ground chuck, cooled onion mixture, parsley, Parmesan cheese, eggs, 2 teaspoons salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a bowl. Grab a handful of breadcrumbs and squeeze very gently to remove excess milk. Repeat with remaining breadcrumbs, transfer breadcrumbs to ground chuck mixture, and discard excess milk. Stir ground chuck mixture until evenly combined.
  • Turn chuck mixture out into prepared baking dish, and shape meat into a 3x4x10-inch meatloaf. Pour tomato sauce over the loaf and into the bottom of the dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 1 hour 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Let meatloaf rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286.3 calories, Carbohydrate 19.4 g, Cholesterol 85.8 mg, Fat 14.5 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 19.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 1129.3 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

MEATBALL MEATLOAVES



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 slices good-quality white bread or sliced peasant bread, torn
1 cup whole milk
1 1/2 pounds ground beef, pork and veal mix
1 egg
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
1/2 to 2/3 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, a couple generous handfuls
Extra-virgin olive oil, for liberal drizzling, plus 2 tablespoons
2 cubanelle peppers, chopped
1 red onion, chopped
3 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups beef stock
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl, add the bread and the milk and let soak for a few minutes then wring out the moisture. In another large mixing bowl add the meat and the soaked bread. Add the egg, salt and pepper, to taste, the garlic, parsley, cheese and a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil. Mix to combine and form into 4 mini oval loaves, about 2-inches thick.
  • Arrange the loaves on a medium nonstick baking sheet and drizzle the tops with a little extra-virgin olive oil. Roast in oven for 20 minutes.
  • While meat is roasting, put a medium skillet or sauce pot on the stove over medium heat, and add 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add the peppers and the onions, season with salt and pepper, to taste, and saute for 10 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste, cook for 1 minute, then sprinkle in the flour and stir for 1 minute more. Whisk in the stock and Worcestershire, and season again with salt and pepper, to taste. Reduce the heat and let simmer until ready to serve.
  • Remove the meatloaves from the oven to a serving platter and serve with lots of chunky pepper and onion gravy on top.

MEATBALLS



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Provided by Jamie Oliver

Time 55m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 pounds (900 grams) meat, minced or store bought minced (ground) 1/2 pork and 1/2 beef
2 handfuls bread
2 level tablespoons dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds, toasted and pounded
1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds, toasted and pounded
2 small dried red chiles, pounded
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
1 egg
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
A good pinch dried oregano
2 (14 ounce) tins (cans) tomatoes
2 handfuls fresh basil, picked and torn
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 ounces (60 grams) mozzarella, broken up, or 3 bocconcini
2 ounces (60 grams) Parmesan, grated
Drizzle extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound (455 grams) dried spaghetti, cooked to al dente and drained

Steps:

  • If your meat is not already minced, whiz it up in a food processor to the required consistency and place it in a bowl. Use the food processor to turn the slices of bread into bread crumbs. Add the bread crumbs, dried oregano, cumin, coriander, chile, rosemary, and egg to the minced meat and season with a good pinch of salt and a good twist of black pepper. Mix well, and with wet hands, roll, and pat into meatballs the size and shape you want. (These can be cooked straight away or put on greaseproof paper, covered with plastic wrap and refrigerated for up to 1 day.)
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C/gas 6).
  • Preheat a thick-bottomed casserole to a very hot temperature. Add 3 to 4 tablespoons of olive oil, swirl around the bottom of the pan, and add your meatballs. Fry them until they are brown all over, being careful not to break them up but just moving the pan around so that all sides of the meatballs get nicely colored.
  • Meanwhile, to make your tomato sauce, fry the onion and garlic in a little oil. Add the dried oregano and tomatoes, rip in the basil leaves, season, and gently simmer for a few minutes. Turn the heat down, and pour over the meatballs with the mozzarella and grated Parmesan. Drizzle with olive oil and cook in the oven for about 15 to 20 minutes, until the cheese is golden. Serve with the cooked and drained spaghetti.

OLD FASHIONED MEATLOAF MEATBALLS



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Sometimes it is necessary for the mouse to outsmart the cat. My husband will not get near meatloaf due to childhood culinary trauma. I adore meatloaf and with a bit of tweaking to my favorite recipe and shaping them into meatballs, we both are happy. But, he still does not know it is meatloaf. I use leftovers to make meatball subs.

Provided by Brandess

Categories     Meat

Time 50m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 teaspoon olive oil
3 celery ribs, finely chopped
1/4 cup carrot, grated
1/2 large onion, finely chopped
1 lb lean ground beef
1 lb lean ground chicken (can substitute lean ground turkey)
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, divided
1/2 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
1/3 cup ketchup
2 teaspoons creole seasoning (Tony Chachere's Original Creole Seasoning)
1 teaspoon all purpose Greek seasoning (Cavender's All Purpose Greek Seasoning)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 large egg whites, lightly beaten
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 tablespoons chili sauce, Heinz
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 tablespoon light brown sugar, packed
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat; add celery, carrot and onion, and sauté 7 minutes or just until tender.
  • Stir together celery mixture, ground beef, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, breadcrumbs, and next 5 ingredients in a large bowl. Shape into 2" meatballs using an ice cream scoop. Place the meatballs in a foil lined baking dish and bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees.
  • Stir together 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, tomato sauce, brown sugar, chili sauce, 1 tablespoon ketchup and red pepper flakes until blended; pour evenly over meatballs, and bake 10 to 15 more minutes or until no longer pink in center. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of meats. Combining different types of meat, such as ground beef, pork, and sausage, creates a more flavorful and complex meatball or meatloaf.
  • Soak the bread crumbs in milk. This helps to bind the ingredients together and makes the meatballs or meatloaf more moist.
  • Season the mixture well. Use a combination of herbs and spices to create a flavorful dish. Don't be afraid to experiment with different combinations.
  • Don't overmix the ingredients. Overmixing can make the meatballs or meatloaf tough.
  • Cook the meatballs or meatloaf at a moderate temperature. This helps to prevent them from drying out.
  • Let the meatballs or meatloaf rest before serving. This allows the juices to redistribute throughout the dish, making it more flavorful.

Conclusion:

With these tips in mind, you can create delicious and flavorful meatballs or meatloaf that will be a hit at your next gathering. Experiment with different ingredients and seasonings to find your favorite combination. And don't be afraid to get creative with your presentation. Meatballs and meatloaf can be served with a variety of sides, such as mashed potatoes, pasta, or vegetables.

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