ITALIAN MEATBALLS (HAMBURGERS, TOO!)
These meatballs are fantastic and fantastically easy to make. Better yet, with a slight adjustment to the recipe, they make juicy, tasty hamburgers - a two-for-one recipe! This recipe can easily be "sized up" to feed more. For "warm up" the next day, I cut the meatballs nearly in half (better to heat through), put in the oven,...
Provided by Michelle Sebastian
Categories Beef
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl. Shape mixture into balls, smaller than a golf ball. (Hint: coat your hands with olive oil before mixing and making the balls and the mixture won't stick to your hands.)
- 2. Drop the balls into sauce (see my sauce recipe (separate from this recipe)) that is bubbling in a deep frying pan, add 1/2 to 1 cup of water (depends on how thick your sauce is, cooking time thickens your sauce, plus the meatballs like a "steamy" bath) to "steam" the meatballs. Cook 15 minutes, turn the meatballs (add more water if sauce has thickened too much), and cook another 10-15 minutes.
- 3. Serve with pasta, or in rolls as a sandwich, or as smaller balls on toothpicks for an appetizer. Truly a go-to, mix-and-match recipe - enjoy!
- 4. (If you want to do hamburgers, use 3/4 cup of bread crumbs and a little less ricotta and a little less parmesan, and cook in pan w/a little olive oil until done to your preference - well-done, medium, etc.)
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Tahir Tahirshah
[email protected]These meatballs are the best I've ever had. I can't wait to make them again!
Jony Mia
[email protected]I've been looking for a good meatball recipe for ages. This one is definitely a keeper.
Blessing Egbejule
[email protected]I made these meatballs for my picky kids, and they loved them! That's a miracle.
Syed Asif
[email protected]I'm allergic to garlic, so I had to omit it from the recipe. The meatballs were still delicious.
ADAM OH
[email protected]These meatballs were way too greasy. I had to drain them on paper towels before I could serve them.
Samkelisiwe Mkhize
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my meatballs fell apart. I'm not sure what went wrong.
May See Yang
[email protected]These meatballs were a little bland for my taste. I think I'll add more spices next time.
Francis Agbebianu
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of meatballs, but these were actually really good. I'll definitely be making them again.
Mohamed Hosafi
[email protected]These meatballs are so versatile. I've used them in spaghetti and meatballs, meatball subs, and even meatball soup.
Sadim Arfat Ahmed
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses ground turkey. It's a healthier alternative to beef or pork.
Arjan Kumar597
[email protected]I've made these meatballs in the oven and in the slow cooker. They're great both ways!
BD Muhammad
[email protected]These meatballs are the perfect size for appetizers. I always serve them with a dipping sauce.
Musfira Jamil
[email protected]I love the way these meatballs freeze. I always make a double batch and freeze half of them for later.
rajih afendi
[email protected]I've tried many different meatball recipes, but this one is by far the best. The meatballs are so tender and flavorful.
Star Norton
[email protected]These meatballs are so easy to make, and they're always a hit with my family.
Maria Mzdrid
[email protected]I love that this recipe is so versatile. I've made it with different types of meat, and it always turns out great.
Nelly B
[email protected]I've been making these meatballs for years, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're perfect for any occasion, from casual get-togethers to formal dinner parties.
Thehomies1st Homies
[email protected]These meatballs were a hit at my last party! They were so flavorful and juicy, and everyone loved them.