Best 7 Italian Veal Meatballs Recipes

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If you're looking for a delicious and satisfying meal, Italian veal meatballs are the perfect choice. Made with a combination of ground veal, pork, and aromatic spices, these meatballs are juicy, flavorful, and sure to be a hit with your family and friends. Served with a variety of dipping sauces, they make the perfect appetizer or main course. With so many delicious variations to choose from, you're sure to find the perfect Italian veal meatball recipe to suit your taste.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

ITALIAN-AMERICAN MEATBALLS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h36m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 slices white sandwich bread, stale
1/3 cup cold milk
1/2 pound ground pork
1/2 pound ground veal
1/2 pound ground beef chuck
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 medium onion, grated (about 1/4 cup)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 large egg, beaten
Freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup olive oil, divided
Quick Marinara Sauce, recipe follows

Steps:

  • Grate the bread or pulse into crumbs in a food processor. In a small bowl toss the bread crumbs with milk to re-hydrate.
  • In a large bowl, combine the bread crumbs, pork, veal, beef, Parmesan, parsley, salt, onion, garlic, and egg and mix until combined. Season the meat mixture with pepper.
  • Using your hands, gently form the meat mixture into 18 slightly larger than golf ball-sized balls. (Packing the meat mixture too tightly together will result in tough meatballs). Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours.
  • Heat half the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add half of the meatballs and cook, turning occasionally, until well browned on all sides, about 6 minutes. Transfer the meatballs to a plate. Drain the oil and wipe out the skillet, return to the heat, and repeat with the remaining oil and meatballs.
  • Drain and wipe out the skillet again. Return all the meatballs to the skillet and pour in the marinara sauce. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer, covered, swirling the pan occasionally, until the meatballs are cooked through about 15 minutes. The cheese in the meatballs will start to melt when the meatballs are ready. Serve immediately with the Quick Marinara Sauce and spaghetti or on sandwiches. If serving with spaghetti, toss with 1/3 of the sauce.These meatballs can be stored, covered in the refrigerator for 3 days, or frozen for up to 6 weeks.
  • Copyright (c) 2004 Television Food Network, G.P., All Rights Reserved.
  • Serving suggestions: 1 pound cooked spaghetti or linguini.
  • Quick Marinara Sauce
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 medium onion, diced (about 3 tablespoons)
  • 4 cloves garlic, sliced
  • 3 (28-ounce) cans whole, peeled, tomatoes, roughly chopped
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 small bunch fresh basil, leaves chopped
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Saute the onion and garlic, stirring, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes, the herb sprigs and basil and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered for about 15 minutes or until thickened
  • Remove and discard the herb sprigs. Stir in the salt and season with pepper, to taste. Serve or store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.
  • Copyright (c) 2004 Television Food Network, G.P., All Rights Reserved.

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

VEAL MEATBALLS



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Categories     Bread     Sauce     Roast     Veal

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

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, finely diced (about 2 cups)
2 teaspoons salt
2 pounds ground veal
3 large eggs
2/3 cup bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 carrot, finely diced (about 1 cup)
1 celery stalk, finely diced
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450°F. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of the olive oil into a 9 × 13-inch baking dish and use your hand to evenly coat the entire surface. Set aside.
  • Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large frying pan over high heat. Add the onions and salt. Cook, stirring frequently until the onions just start to turn translucent and begin to brown, about 3 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer them to a plate and place in the refrigerator to cool.
  • Combine the cooled onions with the ground veal, eggs, bread crumbs, Parmesan, carrots, celery, parsley, oregano, and pepper in a large mixing bowl and mix by hand until thoroughly incorporated.
  • Roll the mixture into round, golf ball-size meatballs (about 1 1/2 inches), making sure to pack the meat firmly. Place the balls in the prepared baking dish, being careful to line them up snugly and in even rows vertically and horizontally to form a grid. The meatballs should be touching one another.
  • Roast for 20 minutes, or until the meatballs are firm and cooked through. A meat thermometer inserted into the center of a meatball should read 165°F.
  • Allow the meatballs to cool for 5 minutes in the baking dish before serving.

VEAL MEATBALLS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 24 meatballs; 6 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 30

1 cup fresh bread, cubed
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup wine
1 cup finely minced yellow onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup minced flat leaf parsley
1 teaspoon fried oregano
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 pound ground lean veal
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon Essence, recipe follows
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
Olive oil, for frying
Kicked-up Tzatiziki Sauce, recipe follows
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme
1 medium cucumber, peeled, sliced in half, seeded and finely chopped
1 cup plain yogurt
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon lemon juice or white wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dill or oregano
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon Essence

Steps:

  • In a small bowl soak the bread cubes in the water and wine, then squeeze dry. In a large bowl combine the bread cubes and the remaining ingredients except the Essence, breadcrumbs and olive oil, mixing with your hands until smooth. Cover and chill for half an hour.
  • Season the bread crumbs with Essence in a shallow bowl. Shape the veal mixture into 1-inch balls and coat evenly with the bread crumbs. In a large frying pan over medium-high heat, saute the meatballs in batches in the oil, turning to brown evenly on all sides. Repeat until all meatballs are cooked. Serve hot with Kicked-Up Tzatziki Sauce.
  • Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.
  • Recipe from New New Orleans Cooking, by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch. Published by William and Morrow, 1993.
  • In a medium bowl combine all the ingredients and chill for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to marry.

ITALIAN VEAL MEATBALLS



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Enjoy a light, juicy meatball with a fresh Basil Tomato Sauce. If you have a favorite sauce, use it instead of my recipe.

Provided by Chef Gorete

Categories     Veal

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 lbs ground veal
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 large egg, beaten
3 slices day old bread soaked in 1/2 cup milk
3 garlic cloves, finely minced
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
basil, tomato sauce Basil Tomato Sauce

Steps:

  • Prepare the Basil Tomato Sauce #447975 and have it cooking prior to preparing the meatballs.
  • In a large bowl, combine all of the meatball ingredients just until mixed, do not overwork the meat.
  • Using a small cookie scoop, scoop out the portions onto a tray, then roll the portions into even sized meatballs.
  • Have your tomato sauce simmering on the stove, then drop in the prepared meatballs. Cook the meatballs for 20 minutes without stirring, making sure they are covered with tomato sauce. After 20 minutes, gently move the meatballs around and continue to simmer for a further 20 minutes, or until they are fully cooked.

VEAL MEATBALLS



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A local Italian restaurant makes an awesome veal meatball dinner served with a pesto sauce to allow the delicate flavors of the veal to shine through. This is my version.

Provided by KelBel

Categories     Veal

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb ground veal
1 egg white
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
1/2 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
1 shallot, minced
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 400.
  • Combine all ingredients together.
  • Form into one inch balls.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes.
  • Serve with your favorite sauce.

THREE-MEAT ITALIAN MEATBALLS



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Turkey, beef, and Italian sausage meatballs that go perfectly with your favorite marinara sauce. Serve over pasta!

Provided by Steve

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound ground beef
1 pound ground turkey
1 pound ground Italian sausage
1 large onion, diced
2 eggs
½ cup Italian-style seasoned bread crumbs
½ cup quick cooking oats
2 tablespoons Italian-style seasoning
1 cup vegetable oil, or as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine ground meat, onion, eggs, bread crumbs, oats, and seasoning in a large bowl. Shape into 2-inch diameter balls.
  • Heat enough vegetable oil in a large saute pan to be 1/2 inch deep. Brown meatballs in hot oil for about 5 minutes. Transfer to a glass baking dish.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 635.4 calories, Carbohydrate 12.8 g, Cholesterol 145 mg, Fat 50.9 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 31.8 g, SaturatedFat 12.2 g, Sodium 662.9 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

Tips:

  • Choose the freshest veal you can find. Look for meat that is a pale pink color with no signs of graying or browning. The meat should also be firm to the touch and have a slight springiness when you press on it.
  • Use a combination of ground veal and ground pork. This will help to keep the meatballs moist and juicy.
  • Add plenty of flavorings to the meatball mixture. Common ingredients include garlic, onion, parsley, thyme, oregano, and grated Parmesan cheese.
  • Gently mix the meatball mixture until it is just combined. Overmixing will make the meatballs tough.
  • Form the meatballs into 1-inch balls. Use a light touch so that you don't pack the meat too tightly.
  • Brown the meatballs in a pan before baking them. This will help to seal in the flavor and prevent the meatballs from drying out.
  • Bake the meatballs in a tomato sauce for at least 30 minutes. This will allow the meatballs to cook through and absorb the flavors of the sauce.
  • Serve the meatballs with spaghetti, rice, or mashed potatoes.

Conclusion:

Italian veal meatballs are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They can be served as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make these meatballs at home. So next time you're looking for a tasty and satisfying meal, give Italian veal meatballs a try.

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