BONNIE'S ITALIAN MEATBALLS
This is the way I make my basic meatballs. They are very flavorful and just wonderful in gravy, soups, spaghetti sauce, meatball sandwiches or eaten as a snack or appetizer. This recipe makes about 75 meatballs. I freeze cooked meatballs, 10 to a package, which is just the right amount for us for a meal. Great to have on hand...
Provided by BonniE !
Categories Beef
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- 1. Meatballs 101, Cook's Advice: Use a gentle hand when it comes to making meatballs. If you over mix them, they will be tough. For the most tender meatballs, mix the meat with the binder of milk and breadcrumbs and other ingredients just until everything is combined. Use a scoop to measure meatballs the same size. When making balls, don't pack them together too tightly, or they will cook up tough, rubbery, and chewy. Again, use a gentle hand when mixing and forming meatballs.
- 2. Lightly mix the meats, spices, Worcestershire sauce, garlic and cheese together.
- 3. Mix breadcrumbs with the milk. Add beaten eggs to the meat mixture.
- 4. Lightly mix by hand.
- 5. Forming the Meatballs: Using a 1 ½ inch or 2 inch scoop, make meatballs by scooping the mixture into your hand and gently forming a ball without packing the meat mixture.
- 6. Place the meatballs on the prepared pan.
- 7. Cooking the Meatballs: You can brown the meatballs on all sides in a heavy skillet, or you can use this oven method: Take a large sheet pan and line it with foil (reflective side up and they won't stick) and spray the pan with kitchen spray. Bake in a 375 oven about 30 minutes until the thermometer reaches 165 degrees. Do NOT overcook. Remember, some oven temps may vary.
- 8. These meatballs are delicious in soups or sauces. They don't fall apart.
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Renee Clark
[email protected]These meatballs are so good! I love the combination of spices and herbs. I also like to add some chopped fresh parsley to the sauce.
Adera Apparata
[email protected]I made these meatballs for my family and they loved them! The meatballs were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making these again.
AfaQ WaY
[email protected]These meatballs are a great way to use up leftover bread. I also like to add some grated Parmesan cheese to the meatball mixture.
Bianca R
[email protected]I've been looking for a good Italian meatball recipe for a while now, and this one is definitely it! The meatballs were so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was amazing.
Tiffany Serrano
[email protected]These meatballs were a little too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved them. I'll probably make them again with less chili powder next time.
Natnael Dagnaw
[email protected]I'm allergic to garlic, so I substituted onion powder in the meatballs and the sauce. They turned out great!
Shahbaz Younas133
[email protected]These meatballs are the best! I've made them several times and they're always a hit. The sauce is also delicious.
Aaronair Gregory
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the meatballs were dry and flavorless. I won't be making these again.
Ch Faizan
[email protected]These meatballs are so easy to make and they always turn out perfectly. I love that I can make them ahead of time and freeze them for later.
Ferdinard Agbobah
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of meatballs, but these were amazing! The combination of spices and herbs was perfect, and the sauce was rich and flavorful.
Aramo Kurdi
[email protected]These meatballs were a hit at my last dinner party! They were so flavorful and juicy, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making these again.