Best 6 Grandmas Bbq Meatballs Recipes

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Craving the nostalgic flavors of grandma's cooking? Look no further than her legendary BBQ meatballs, a dish that will transport you back to childhood gatherings and warm your heart. These succulent and tender meatballs are smothered in a tangy and smoky BBQ sauce, making them the perfect finger food for parties, potlucks, or a cozy family dinner. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of love, you can recreate grandma's magic in your own kitchen and bring the taste of tradition to your table.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

GRANDMA MARONIS MEATBALLS 100 YEAR OLD RECIPE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound ground chuck
4 ounces dried bread crumbs
4 large eggs
4 ounces whole milk
6 ounces grated Romano
3 ounces grated Spanish onion
2 ounces finely diced fresh garlic
2 ounces finely chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves
2 ounces finely chopped fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a baking sheet with olive oil cooking spray.
  • Mix all ingredients thoroughly in large bowl. If mixture seems a little loose add more bread crumbs.
  • Roll meatballs loosely about the size of a golf ball and place on baking sheet. Place into preheated oven for approximately 35 to 40 minutes. Enjoy!

GREAT-GRANDMA'S ITALIAN MEATBALLS



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My great-grandmother started this easy meatball recipe with our family. We use ground beef and turkey for these meatballs, and the flavor's so good, you won't miss the extra calories. -Audrey Colantino, Winchester, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon each dried basil, oregano and parsley flakes
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 pound lean ground turkey
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
Optional: Hot cooked pasta and pasta sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a small skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 3-4 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Cool slightly., In a large bowl, combine bread crumbs, cheese, eggs, seasonings and onion mixture. Add turkey and beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls., Place meatballs on a rack coated with cooking spray in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake until lightly browned and cooked through, 18-22 minutes. If desired, serve with pasta and pasta sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 125mg cholesterol, Sodium 569mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GRANDMA'S BARBECUED COCKTAIL MEATBALLS



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As long as I can remember, my Grandma Audrey made these meatballs on Christmas Eve. A few years back, she shared the recipe with me. These are great for any party, but at my house, Christmas Eve just wouldn't be the same without them! These can be made ahead, and just heated when ready to serve.

Provided by canarygirl

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 lbs ground beef
1 medium onion, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
salt and pepper
1/4 cup breadcrumbs (I like Italian flavor)
1/4 cup milk
1 egg
1 teaspoon oregano
1 pinch thyme
2 tablespoons A.1. Original Sauce (optional)
3 cups barbecue sauce (I use Famous Daves, or Ken Davis)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375º.
  • Combine all ingredients except bbq sauce in a bowl, and form into smaller sized meatballs.
  • Place meatballs on a cookie sheet and bake 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through.
  • (time will depend on size of meatballs).
  • When cooked through, remove meatballs from cookie sheet and drain off excess grease.
  • Put meatballs and barbecue sauce in a crock pot, and stir to combine.
  • Keep on the"keep warm" setting.

GRANDMA'S AUTHENTIC SWEDISH MEATBALLS



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Family recipe straight from Sweden. This is a favorite dish any time that I make it and is often requested by my foodie friends. Serve with mashed potatoes. Enjoy!

Provided by KamiBelyeu

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Scandinavian

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pound ground beef
½ pound bulk pork sausage
¾ cup bread crumbs
½ onion, diced
½ cup milk
1 egg
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon vegetable oil, or as needed
2 cups boiling water
¾ cup sour cream
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon paprika
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Mix beef, sausage, bread crumbs, onion, milk, egg, parsley, salt, Worcestershire sauce, and pepper in a large bowl. Form into meatballs.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Pan-fry meatballs in batches, turning as needed, until browned and heated through, 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Mix boiling water, sour cream, flour, paprika, and pepper together in a deep saucepan over low heat. Add the meatballs and let simmer until thickened and heated through, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 437 calories, Carbohydrate 22.4 g, Cholesterol 112.2 mg, Fat 27.9 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 22.9 g, SaturatedFat 11.7 g, Sodium 1096.3 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

GRANDMA'S MEATBALLS



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Make and share this Grandma's Meatballs recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h5m

Yield 36 Meat balls

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup fine dry breadcrumb
1/2 cup milk
1/2 lb ground beef
1/2 lb ground pork or 1/2 lb ground lamb
salt & pepper
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 egg, beaten
6 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 cup beef broth, undiluted
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Soak the breadcrumbs in the milk until the milk is absorbed (use a good sized bowl that is big enough to hold the other ingredients).
  • Add the meat, salt, pepper, allspice, ginger, onion and egg, mix til well blended.
  • Bring 2 quarts of water to a boil, add some salt.
  • Roll the meat mixture into golfball (or a bit smaller) sized balls.
  • Drop the balls into the boiling water and cook covered for 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile heat the oven to 350F and in a saucepan combine the brown sugar, broth & melted butter, stir & heat until the sugar is dissolved and forms a glaze.
  • Place the meatballs in a single layer in a 9X13 baking dish.
  • Spoon the glaze over the meatballs and bake uncovered for 30 minutes.
  • Turn the meatballs a couple of times.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 57.5, Fat 3.2, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 18.3, Sodium 36.8, Carbohydrate 3.6, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 2.4, Protein 3.3

GRANDMA'S CHRISTMAS MEATBALLS



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I get raves every time I make this recipe!

Provided by dana

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatball Recipes

Time 2h26m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 pounds ground beef chuck
1 (14 ounce) can evaporated milk
1 (1 ounce) package onion soup mix
¼ cup dry bread crumbs, or as needed
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 cups ketchup
1 cup brown sugar
½ cup port wine
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Mix ground chuck, evaporated milk, onion soup mix, bread crumbs, and 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce together in a bowl. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Form approximately 40 small meatballs and place on a baking sheet.
  • Set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
  • Broil meatballs until just browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Turn meatballs over and continue broiling until browned on other side, about 2 minutes more.
  • Transfer meatballs to a slow cooker.
  • Combine ketchup, brown sugar, port wine, and 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir until dissolved, about 2 minutes. Pour over the meatballs in the slow cooker. Cook on High until meatballs are no longer pink in the middle and the sauce is thick, at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269.8 calories, Carbohydrate 21.8 g, Cholesterol 60.5 mg, Fat 12.4 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 16.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 600.2 mg, Sugar 18.6 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right type of meat. Ground beef, pork, or lamb can all be used to make meatballs, but each type of meat has its own unique flavor and texture. Ground beef is the most common type of meat used for meatballs, but ground pork or lamb can add a richer flavor.
  • Use a combination of meats. Using a combination of meats can help to create more flavorful meatballs. For example, you could use a mixture of ground beef and ground pork, or ground beef and ground lamb.
  • Add some fillers. Fillers, such as bread crumbs, oatmeal, or rice, can help to bind the meatballs together and make them more tender. They can also help to absorb some of the fat from the meat.
  • Use seasonings and spices. Seasonings and spices can help to add flavor to the meatballs. Some common seasonings and spices that are used in meatballs include garlic, onion, parsley, basil, oregano, and thyme.
  • Cook the meatballs properly. Meatballs can be cooked in a variety of ways, including baking, frying, or grilling. The cooking time will vary depending on the method of cooking and the size of the meatballs.
  • Serve the meatballs with a sauce. Meatballs are often served with a sauce, such as a tomato sauce, a cream sauce, or a gravy. The sauce can help to add flavor to the meatballs and make them more moist.

Conclusion:

Meatballs are a versatile and delicious dish that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. By following these tips, you can make delicious meatballs that your family and friends will love. Whether you are serving them as an appetizer, a main course, or a party snack, meatballs are sure to be a hit.

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