Best 5 Fast And Friendly Meatballs Recipes

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Fast and Friendly Meatballs: A Culinary Journey Through Flavor and Convenience

In today's fast-paced world, where time is often a precious commodity, the ability to prepare delicious, satisfying meals quickly and easily is a highly sought-after culinary skill. Enter: Fast and Friendly Meatballs! These bite-sized gems offer a delightful fusion of flavor, texture, and convenience that makes them a popular choice for busy families, time-pressed individuals, and anyone looking for a hassle-free meal solution.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

QUICK AND SIMPLE MEATBALLS



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Keep a batch of these meatballs in your freezer for an easy weeknight meal. This simple meatball recipe can be used for pizzas, sub sandwiches, in soups and more. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 24 meatballs.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 large eggs
1/4 cup water
1 small onion, finely chopped
1-1/3 cups soft bread crumbs
2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds ground beef

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, combine eggs, water, onion, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic and seasonings; mix well. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls. Place meatballs on greased racks in shallow baking pans. Bake, uncovered, until no longer pink, 15-18 minutes. , Freeze option: Freeze cooled meatballs in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in the microwave.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276 calories, Fat 17g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 122mg cholesterol, Sodium 533mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 24g protein.

FAST AND FRIENDLY MEATBALLS



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These oven-baked meatballs are fast and easy to prepare and very kid-friendly. You can serve them with pasta and spaghetti sauce or just eat them with ketchup, as my children do. Feel free to substitute lean ground beef for the ground turkey. The turkey should have at least 7% fat.

Provided by ANASTASIAJANE

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Ground Turkey Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 (20 ounce) package ground turkey
1 egg, beaten
⅓ cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with the olive oil, and place it in the oven while preheating.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the ground turkey, egg, and bread crumbs using your hands. Using an ice cream scoop if possible, form the meat into golf ball sized meatballs. Place about 1 inch apart in the hot baking dish. Press down to flatten the bottom just slightly.
  • Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven, then turn them over, and continue baking for about 5 more minutes, or until somewhat crispy on the outside. Serve with pasta and sauce or however you'd like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218 calories, Carbohydrate 4.6 g, Cholesterol 105.7 mg, Fat 13.5 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 18.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 217.8 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

EASY HOMEMADE MEATBALLS



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Homemade meatballs are fun and quick to make. This is a simple and delicious recipe that uses ground beef and onion and bakes them in the oven.

Provided by Linda Larsen

Categories     Appetizer     Entree     Dinner     Lunch

Time 47m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 egg
2 tablespoons water
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup onion ( minced )
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 pound ground beef (lean)

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 350 F.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338 kcal, Carbohydrate 11 g, Cholesterol 147 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 36 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 480 mg, Sugar 2 g, Fat 16 g, ServingSize 4 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

QUICK AND EASY MEATBALLS



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Super, simple meatballs that are great alone or in spaghetti. Using lean ground beef will reduce the fat content, but the taste and texture just aren't quite the same.

Provided by snickerdoodle98

Categories     Meat

Time 20m

Yield 16 meatballs, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb ground beef
1 egg
1 teaspoon onion, chopped
parsley (to taste)
garlic (to taste)
salt (to taste)
pepper (to taste)
1/2 cup breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  • mix all ingredients together (get down and dirty, its easiest with your hands).
  • roll into balls.
  • bake for 10 minutes.

FAST AND FRIENDLY MEATBALLS



Fast and Friendly Meatballs image

These oven-baked meatballs are fast and easy to prepare and very kid-friendly. You can serve them with pasta and spaghetti sauce or just eat them with ketchup, as my children do. Feel free to substitute lean ground beef for the ground turkey. The turkey should have at least 7% fat.

Provided by ANASTASIAJANE

Categories     Ground Turkey

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 (20 ounce) package ground turkey
1 egg, beaten
⅓ cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with the olive oil, and place it in the oven while preheating.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the ground turkey, egg, and bread crumbs using your hands. Using an ice cream scoop if possible, form the meat into golf ball sized meatballs. Place about 1 inch apart in the hot baking dish. Press down to flatten the bottom just slightly.
  • Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven, then turn them over, and continue baking for about 5 more minutes, or until somewhat crispy on the outside. Serve with pasta and sauce or however you'd like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218 calories, Carbohydrate 4.6 g, Cholesterol 105.7 mg, Fat 13.5 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 18.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 217.8 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

Tips:

  • Use a combination of ground meats. This will give the meatballs more flavor and texture. Ground beef, pork, and veal are all good options. You can also use ground turkey or chicken, but they will be less flavorful.
  • Add some moisture to the meatball mixture. This will help keep the meatballs moist and juicy. You can add eggs, milk, bread crumbs, or vegetables to the mixture.
  • Season the meatball mixture well. This is important for giving the meatballs flavor. Use a variety of spices and herbs, such as garlic, onion, basil, oregano, and thyme.
  • Brown the meatballs before cooking them through. This will give them a nice crust and help to keep them moist.
  • Cook the meatballs in a flavorful sauce. This will add even more flavor to the meatballs. You can use a tomato sauce, a cream sauce, or a gravy.
  • Serve the meatballs with your favorite sides. Some good options include pasta, rice, mashed potatoes, or vegetables.

Conclusion:

Meatballs are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. With a little planning and effort, you can make meatballs that are sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give meatballs a try.

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