Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with a culinary journey into the realm of "manly meatballs." These delectable orbs of meaty goodness are not for the faint of heart, but rather for those who crave robust flavors and hearty textures. Whether you're a seasoned grill master or a novice in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the secrets of crafting the ultimate manly meatballs that will leave you and your fellow meatball enthusiasts thoroughly satisfied. Get ready to embark on a mouthwatering adventure as we explore the essential ingredients, techniques, and tips for achieving meatball perfection.
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BEEF MEATBALLS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield About 30 meatballs
Number Of Ingredients 9
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.
THE JUICIEST MEAT BALLS EVER
Provided by George Duran
Categories appetizer
Time 35m
Yield about 20 meatballs
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Soak the bread crumbs in the milk while you prepare the other ingredients.
- Put the beef and pork into a large bowl. Add the onion, butter, eggs, and parsley and season well with salt and pepper. Put the soaked bread crumbs into the bowl and mix it all together well with your (clean) hands. Form the mixture into meatballs about the size of ping pong balls.
- Heat about 1/4-inch of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the meatballs until they are browned on all sides and cooked through, about 15 minutes.
THE BEST MEATBALLS
I never knew how to make good meatballs until I found this recipe. I normally make mine with just ground beef and they still taste great. I've used the combination of pork, beef and veal and they are equally good. Definitely use fresh bread crumbs and freshly grate your cheese instead of using the canned variety...it really does make a difference.
Provided by Geanine
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine beef, veal, and pork in a large bowl. Add garlic, eggs, cheese, parsley, salt and pepper.
- Blend bread crumbs into meat mixture. Slowly add the water 1/2 cup at a time. The mixture should be very moist but still hold its shape if rolled into meatballs. (I usually use about 1 1/4 cups of water). Shape into meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Fry meatballs in batches. When the meatball is very brown and slightly crisp remove from the heat and drain on a paper towel. (If your mixture is too wet, cover the meatballs while they are cooking so that they hold their shape better.)
Nutrition Facts : Calories 613.4 calories, Carbohydrate 6.6 g, Cholesterol 148.6 mg, Fat 53.2 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 26.6 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, Sodium 333.1 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
MAMA MANCINI'S MEATBALLS
This classic Italian recipe from chef Daniel Mancini is sure to become a favorite in your home.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Beef Recipes Ground Beef Recipes
Yield Makes about 1 1/2 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Make the sauce: Heat olive oil in large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring, until translucent. Using your hands, crush tomatoes and add to saucepan, along with their juices; stir to combine. Add bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Cover, bring to a boil, and immediately reduce to a simmer.
- Make the meatballs: Place beef, cheese, breadcrumbs, parsley, onion, eggs, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Gently mix together by hand to combine. Wet hands with cold water and roll meat mixture into 1 3/4-inch balls.
- Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Working in batches if necessary, place meatballs in skillet. Cook until browned on all sides, but not cooked through. Transfer meatballs to a paper towel-lined baking sheet to drain.
- Transfer meatballs to sauce and gently stir from the bottom up to coat with sauce. Cover and let simmer for 30 minutes. Uncover and reduce heat. Continue cooking, stirring every 15 minutes, for 3 hours more. Serve with spaghetti, sprinkled with more cheese, if desired.
MARINARA MEATBALLS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: ground beef, ground beef, ground pork, ground pork, panko breadcrumbs, panko breadcrumbs, onion, onion, fresh parsley, fresh parsley, garlic, garlic, eggs, eggs, kosher salt, kosher salt, pepper, pepper, olive oil, onion, garlic, dried oregano, dried parsley, dried basil, red pepper flakes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, grated parmesan cheese
Provided by Matthew Johnson
Categories Appetizers
Yield 40 meatballs
Number Of Ingredients 28
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a medium-size bowl mix together the beef, pork, bread crumbs, onion, parsley, garlic, eggs, salt, and pepper until just combined.
- Take a walnut size of the meat mixture and roll into a ball. Repeat with remaining meat and transfer to an oiled rack on a sheet tray.
- Bake meatballs for 15 minutes, until golden brown. Set aside.
- Add a little oil to a pan on medium-high heat and cook the onions and garlic until they are deeply caramelized.
- Add in the oregano, parsley, basil, red pepper flakes, tomato paste, and tomato sauce.
- Stir the mixture and bring to a simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add the meatballs and coat them with the sauce.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, poke with toothpicks, and serve!
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 170 calories, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 13 grams, Sugar 1 gram
CLASSIC MEATBALLS
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
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
MANLY MEATBALLS
Recipe was found on foodmaven.com. Recipe author suggests using 85% lean ground beef, anything leaner and the meatballs will dry out and crumble. Choose a long and skiiiny baguette.
Provided by Brookelynne26
Categories Meat
Time 20m
Yield 36 meatballs, 36 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees and set a rack on the middle level.
- Slice off and discard the heels of the baguettes and cut them into 36 slices about 1/2 inch thick. Lay the slices side by side on a baking sheet, or two if necessary.
- Mix together the meat, soy sauce, brown sugar and scallions in a large bowl with your hands. Knead thoroughly until you have a fine paste. Make 36 small meatballs about the size of a walnut. Put one in the middle of each bread slice, pressing down slightly.
- Bake for 7-9 minutes until the meatballs and bread have become one.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 57.4, Fat 1.4, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 8.2, Sodium 198.6, Carbohydrate 7, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 0.4, Protein 3.8
MARY'S BAKED ITALIAN MEATBALLS
Buttermilk is the surprising secret for these flavorful meatballs! This is an adaptation from Cook's Illustrated's Pasta book. These are juicy and tender but lean, and ready to plop into your favorite sauce.
Provided by Clare Bear
Categories Meat
Time 35m
Yield 20 meatballs, 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a food processor, mince garlic.
- Add onion, and pulse to chop.
- Add bread slices, crumbled, and pulse to shred.
- Add buttermilk, pulse, and let stand until liquid is absorbed.
- Add red pepper flakes, salt, Parmesan cheese, egg, parlsey and pepper, and pulse to mix.
- Add ground beef, pulse till thoroughly mixed.
- Form into meatballs 1-1/2 to 2 inches in diameter.
- They will be soft (it makes about 20 meatballs or so).
- Place on a foil-lined 10 x 15 jelly roll pan.
- Bake at 400 degrees for about 20 minutes.
TANGY MEATBALLS
A family favorite, these tend meatballs make a popular hors d'oeuvres at parties. The easy homemade barbecue sauce boasts terrific smoky-sweet flavor.-Jane Barta, St. Thomas, North Dakota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers Dinner
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat eggs. Add oats, milk, onion, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Add the ground beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls. Place meatballs on greased racks in shallow baking pans. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 30 minutes; drain. , Place all of the meatballs in 1 of the pans. In a saucepan, bring all sauce ingredients to a boil. Pour over meatballs. Return to the oven and bake, uncovered, for 20 minutes or until meatballs are done.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 423 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 100mg cholesterol, Sodium 991mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 27g protein.
Tips:
- Use a mix of ground meats: Combining different types of ground meat, such as beef, pork, and veal, can create a more flavorful and juicy meatball.
- Season the meat thoroughly: Don't be afraid to use plenty of herbs and spices when seasoning the meat. This will help to give the meatballs a lot of flavor.
- Use fresh bread crumbs: Fresh bread crumbs will help to bind the meatballs together and give them a lighter texture.
- Don't overmix the meat: Overmixing the meat can make the meatballs tough. Mix the meat just until it is combined.
- Cook the meatballs thoroughly: Make sure to cook the meatballs all the way through to prevent them from being undercooked and unsafe to eat.
- Let the meatballs rest before serving: Letting the meatballs rest for a few minutes before serving will help them to stay juicy and flavorful.
Conclusion:
With these tips in mind, you can make delicious and flavorful meatballs that will be a hit at any party or gathering. Whether you are looking for a classic Italian meatball or something a little more unique, there is a recipe in this article that is sure to please everyone. So get cooking and enjoy!
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