Best 10 Bear Meatballs Recipes

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Bear meatballs are a unique and flavorful dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Made from ground bear meat, they are similar to traditional beef or pork meatballs. However, bear meatballs have a slightly gamier flavor that some people find appealing. If you are looking for a new and exciting recipe to try, bear meatballs are definitely worth considering.

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BEEF MEATBALLS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield About 30 meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 9

Cooking spray
2 pounds ground beef
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/2 cup milk
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 small onion, grated
1 clove garlic, finely grated
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450˚ F. Line 2 baking sheets with foil and coat with cooking spray.
  • Combine the beef, breadcrumbs, milk, eggs, onion, garlic, parsley, 2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl; mix with your hands until combined. Form into 1 1/2-inch meatballs (about 30). Arrange the meatballs on the prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake the meatballs until browned and cooked through, 12 to 15 minutes.

BEAR MEATBALLS



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Categories     Game

Yield 8-10 people

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 lbs ground bear meat
3/4 cup bread crumbs
1/2 cup beer
2 eggs
1 tsp salt
1 tsp garlic powder
1 pkg onion soup mix
2 cans cream of mushroom soup
3/4 can water (cup maybe?)

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients except soup and water in a bowl. Form into meatballs and brown in skillet. Drain grease, put browned meatballs in casserole with soup and water. Bake 1 hr at 375 deg and serve with grated parmesan or romano cheese sprinkled on top of meatballs.

EXCELLENT MEATBALLS



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Provided by Anne Burrell

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h23m

Yield 18 to 20 meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 20

Extra-virgin olive oil
1 large onion, 1/4-inch dice
Salt
2 cloves garlic, smashed and chopped
Pinch crushed red pepper
1/2 pound ground beef
1/2 pound ground veal
1/2 pound ground pork
2 large eggs
1 cup grated Parmigiano
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves
1 cup breadcrumbs
1/2 cup water
Marinara Sauce, recipe follows
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 pound diced pancetta
2 large Spanish onions, cut into 1/4-inch dice
Kosher salt
4 large garlic cloves, smashed and chopped
4 (28-ounce) cans Italian plum San Marzano tomatoes

Steps:

  • Coat a large saute pan with olive oil, add the onions and bring to a medium-high heat. Season the onions generously with salt and cook for about 5 to 7 minutes. The onions should be very soft and aromatic but have no color. Add the garlic and the crushed red pepper and saute for another 1 to 2 minutes. Turn off heat and allow to cool.
  • In a large bowl combine the meats, eggs, Parmigiano, parsley and bread crumbs. It works well to squish the mixture with your hands. Add the onion mixture and season generously with salt and squish some more. Add the water and do 1 final really good squish. The mixture should be quite wet. Test the seasoning of the mix by making a mini hamburger size patty and cooking it. The mixture should taste really good! If it doesn't it is probably missing salt. Add more. Add more anyway.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Shape the meat into desired size. Some people like 'em big some people like 'em small. I prefer meatballs slightly larger than a golf ball. Coat a large saute pan with olive oil and bring to a medium-high heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides. Place them on a cookie sheet and bake them in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes or until the meatballs are cooked all the way through. If using right away, add them to your big pot of marinara sauce. If not using right away, they can be frozen for later use. Serve with pasta and sauce or just eat them straight out of the pot! YUM!
  • Coat a large saucepot with olive oil and add the pancetta. Bring the pot to a medium-high heat and cook the pancetta for 4 to 5 minutes. Add the onions, season generously with salt and stir to coat with olive oil. Cook the onions for 6 to 7 minutes stirring frequently. The onions should become very soft and aromatic but have no color. Add the garlic and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes stirring frequently.
  • Pass the tomatoes through the food mill. Be sure to pass all of the pulp through the holes leaving only the stems and the seeds, and be sure to scrape the pulp off of the bottom of the food mill. That's all of the big money stuff! Add the tomatoes to the pot and rinse out 1 of the empty tomato cans with water and add that water to the pot (about 2 to 3 cups). Season generously with salt and TASTE IT!!!! Tomatoes take a lot of salt. Season in baby steps and taste every step of the way. Cook the sauce for 2 to 3 hours, stirring occasionally and tasting frequently.
  • Use the sauce right away on pasta or for any other tomato sauce need. This sauce can also be cooled and stored in the refrigerator for a few days and freezes really well.
  • Yield: 2 quarts

CLASSIC BEEF MEATBALLS



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Ricotta cheese helps to make these meatballs moist and delicious in this popular recipe from Daniel Holzman and Michael Chernow's "The Meatball Shop Cookbook."

Provided by Martha Stewart

Yield Makes about 2 dozen 1 1/2-inch meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 pounds 80 percent lean ground beef
1 cup ricotta cheese
2 large eggs
1/2 cup dried breadcrumbs
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano (or 1 teaspoon dried)
2 teaspoons coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon ground fennel
4 cups Classic Tomato Sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Drizzle olive oil into a 9-by 13-inch baking dish; using your hand, evenly coat entire surface. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, use your hands to mix together beef, ricotta, eggs, breadcrumbs, parsley, oregano, salt, red-pepper flakes, and fennel until fully incorporated. Roll mixture into firmly packed 1 1/2-inch balls.
  • Place meatballs in prepared baking dish, taking care to line them up snugly so that they are touching one another in even rows vertically and horizontally to form a grid. Transfer baking dish to oven. Bake until meatballs are firm and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of a meatball reads 165 degrees.
  • Meanwhile, heat tomato sauce in a small saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring frequently.
  • Remove meatballs from oven and carefully drain excess grease from pan. Pour heated sauce over meatballs and return to oven; cook for 15 minutes more. Serve.

RUTH'S BEER MARINATED MEATBALLS



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Got this recipe from a coworkerThese are so easy to make and everyone (especially men!) love them. They never last. You can make in crockpot or on the stove. Edited to add: Just wanted to mention that these are intended as an appetizer. I should have noted that originally. As a main dish, you probably would need to significantly reduce the sweetness. Also, the darker the beer, the more impact it will have on the flavor.

Provided by little_wing

Categories     Meat

Time 1h5m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (2 lb) package frozen meatballs
1 (12 ounce) jar Heinz Chili Sauce
12 ounces of favorite beer
1 cup brown sugar
1 -2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Combine chili sauce, beer, sugar, and Worcestershire sauce until well blended.
  • Add meatballs and stir until well coated.
  • Cook over low heat until heated through, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 137.1, Fat 1.3, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 2.4, Sodium 243.7, Carbohydrate 28, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 21.9, Protein 1.6

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

CURRIED BEAR MEATBALLS RECIPE



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Provided by á-170456

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 1/2 pounds ground bear meat
3 slices bread moistened with milk
1 tablespoon curry powder
3 tablespoons cooking oil
3 onions diced
1 green pepper diced
5 garlic cloves minced
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup beef broth
1 cup red wine
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1 orange rind grated
2 apples cored, peeled, and diced
2 tablespoons orange marmalade
2 teaspoons ketchup
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup coconut
Brown sugar to taste

Steps:

  • Mix meat, moistened bread and curry powder. Form into 1 1/2-inch meatballs, and brown in oil. When meatballs are browned, drain most of the oil. Sauté onions, pepper and garlic until soft. Stir in flour; remove from heat. Stir in broth and wine. Add remaining ingredients, return to the heat, and stir until bubbling. Cover and simmer 30 to 45 minutes, adding broth or wine as needed. Add a small amount of brown sugar, additional salt, black pepper and curry to taste. Serve with rice. This recipe yields ?? servings.

BEST EASY MEATBALLS



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Full of flavor from Italian herbs, Parmesan cheese, and a blend of ground round and Italian sausage, these meatballs have a nice crust thanks to a bit of time in the oven before they're slow-simmered in marinara sauce. They're the perfect complement to Sunday spaghetti!

Provided by NicoleMcmom

Time 2h45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

cooking spray
⅓ cup minced onion
⅓ cup Italian bread crumbs
⅓ cup half-and-half
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 large eggs
1 large egg yolk
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
1 ¼ pounds ground round beef
½ pound ground Italian sausage
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 (24 ounce) jars marinara sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. Spray foil lightly with cooking spray.
  • Combine onion, bread crumbs, half-and-half, Parmesan cheese, eggs, egg yolk, garlic, basil, parsley, and oregano in a large bowl; stir until well combined. Add ground round and sausage and sprinkle evenly with salt and pepper. Mix well until just combined.
  • Dampen hands with water and form mixture into 18 golf ball-sized meatballs. Arrange meatballs on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until browned, 12 to 15 minutes.
  • Transfer meatballs to a large pot and add marinara sauce. Simmer over low heat for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 568.3 calories, Carbohydrate 38.6 g, Cholesterol 178.6 mg, Fat 31.4 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 31.1 g, SaturatedFat 11.6 g, Sodium 1717.9 mg, Sugar 21 g

MEATBALLS AND BEANS



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Bernice Morris, from Marshfield, Missouri, pairs meatballs with sweet baked beans to create this quick-and-easy dish. "I usually serve it with a tossed green salad and dinner rolls to make a complete meal," she notes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2/3 cup soft bread crumbs
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound lean ground beef
1 small onion, divided
1 can (16 ounces) baked beans, undrained
2 to 3 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard

Steps:

  • Combine bread crumbs, milk, salt and pepper. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls. , In a large skillet, cook meatballs and onion until meatballs are browned; drain. Add beans, ketchup, brown sugar and mustard. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until meatballs are no longer pink.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 847mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

BARBECUE AND BEER MEATBALLS



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This simple meatball recipe relies on time-saving ingredients like frozen meatballs and barbecue sauce. It's the perfect last-minute appetizer! -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 20 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 package (22 ounces) frozen fully cooked Angus beef meatballs
1 cup barbecue sauce
1/3 cup beer
Thinly sliced jalapeno pepper, optional

Steps:

  • Prepare meatballs according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine barbecue sauce and beer; heat through. Add meatballs; stir to coat. If desired, top with jalapenos to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 106 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 338mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose the Right Meat: Opt for bear meat that has been properly butchered and is free of any gamey odor. If you're unsure, ask your butcher for recommendations.
  • Grind the Meat Coarsely: This will help retain the meat's texture and prevent it from becoming too dense.
  • Use a Variety of Seasonings: Experiment with different herbs, spices, and sauces to create meatballs with unique flavors. Some popular choices include garlic, onion, thyme, rosemary, paprika, and chili powder.
  • Don't Overmix the Meat: Overmixing can make the meatballs tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Cook the Meatballs Thoroughly: Make sure the meatballs are cooked all the way through before serving. This can be done by frying, baking, or simmering them in sauce.

Conclusion:

Bear meatballs are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. By following these tips, you can create meatballs that are tender, flavorful, and sure to impress your friends and family. From classic spaghetti and meatballs to creative appetizers, the possibilities are endless. So get creative in the kitchen and enjoy the unique taste of bear meatballs!

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