Best 2 All Purpose Meatballs Recipes

All-purpose meatballs are a versatile dish that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy dinner option, a hearty appetizer, or something to add to your favorite soup or pasta dish, all-purpose meatballs are a great choice. They are made with ground meat, bread crumbs, eggs, and seasonings, and can be cooked in a variety of ways, including baking, frying, or simmering in sauce. With so many possibilities, there's sure to be an all-purpose meatball recipe that everyone will enjoy.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

ALL-PURPOSE MEATBALLS

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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories main-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 125 meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

5 pounds ground beef
1 1/2 cups plain breadcrumbs
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons grainy mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
4 large eggs
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

To make the meatballs, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, cream, parsley, mustard, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes and eggs in a large mixing bowl. Mix together well with your hands. Scoop out 1-tablespoon portions and roll them into balls with your hands. Place the meatballs onto parchment-lined baking sheets and put the baking sheets in the freezer for 5 to 10 minutes for the meatballs to firm up.
To brown the meatballs, heat the olive oil in a heavy pot or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pot. Cook, turning the meatballs to make sure they brown all over, 5 to 7 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels.
Freezer instructions: Put the cooked meatballs in a single layer on baking sheets and put into the freezer. When frozen, divide them into freezer bags, 25 per bag, and return them to the freezer.

ALL PURPOSE CHICKEN MEATBALLS

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This recipe comes from a friend and can also be used for ground turkey as well and was originally posted as that, but I used chicken for these. This is really easy and the meatballs are baked which will aide them keeping their shape. Make a batch and freeze them, then use as needed as an appetizer with a dipping sauce, pasta...

Provided by Lee Thayer

Categories Chicken

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 kg ground chicken or turkey, 2 lbs
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 c onion, minced
2/3 c fresh parsley, chopped
2 eggs
1 c panko bread crumbs
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp dried oregano

Steps:

1. Preheat your oven to 180 C. Line a baking sheet with foil.
2. Place all ingredients in a large bowl. I ground 1 kilo (2 lbs) of chicken tenders.
3. Use your hands and mix to just combine, do not over mix as that will result in a tough meatball.
4. Roll the mixture into 1 inch balls and place on the baking sheet. Bake for 25-30 minutes until just cooked through, do not overcook or once again, tough meatballs. One inch meatballs should make about 50 meatballs. I use an ice cream scoop to measure, then place that in your hand and roll that, mine came out to about 1 1/2 inches and I made 26. I baked them for 35 minutes and they were perfect.
5. Now, if you have a specific need for 1 kilo of meatballs at one time, go ahead and use, but more than likely, you are going to freeze these. Let the meatballs cool to room temperature, then place on another baking sheet and put in the freezer, once frozen then place all in a freezer bag or container, then you can take out the meatballs you need for a specific recipe.

Tips:

Use a variety of meats. This will give your meatballs a more complex flavor and texture. Good options include ground beef, pork, lamb, veal, and turkey.
Soak your bread in milk. This will help to keep the meatballs moist and tender.
Add plenty of seasonings. Common seasonings for meatballs include garlic, onion, parsley, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. You can also add other spices to taste, such as cumin, paprika, or chili powder.
Mix the ingredients thoroughly. Be sure to mix the meat, bread, eggs, and seasonings until they are well combined.
Form the meatballs into small, even-sized balls. This will help them to cook evenly.
Brown the meatballs in a pan before cooking them in the sauce. This will help to seal in the juices and give the meatballs a nice color.
Simmer the meatballs in a flavorful sauce. This will help to tenderize the meatballs and give them even more flavor.

Conclusion:

Meatballs are a versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. They can be served as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. They can also be used in sandwiches, soups, and stews. No matter how you choose to serve them, meatballs are sure to be a hit with your family and friends.