Best 9 Meatball Skillet Meal Recipes

CHEESY MEATBALL SKILLET

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients for the meatballs and mix together with your hands.
• Scoop out about 1 golf ball sized meatball mixture, roll it in your hands to make meatballs. (Can use a cookie or ice cream scoop.)
• Add just enough oil to cover the bottom of the skillet and brown the meatballs 1/2 a batch at time over medium heat until evenly browned, about 5-8 minutes.
• Remove meatballs and drain on paper towels. Drain any excess oil from the skillet.
• Reduce heat to medium low and pour the marinara sauce in the skillet.
• Add the meatballs back to the skillet and gently roll them around to coat them in the marinara sauce. Simmer for 5 minutes or until internal temperature of meatballs are 165 degrees F
• Top with mozzarella cheese and some grated Parmesan cheese if desired. Cover and simmer until cheese melts or broil at 450 degrees F for 3-5 minutes for browned cheese.
• Dish and serve hot sprinkled with grated Parmesan and chopped fresh basil if desired.

CHEESY MEATBALL SKILLET

Steps:

• Combine all the meatball ingredients in a large mixing bowl and mix thoroughly with your hands.
• Scoop out about 1 golf ball-sized meatball mixture and roll it in your hands to make meatballs. I used an ice cream scoop.
• Over medium-high heat in an oven-proof skillet, brown the meatballs in batches until evenly browned, about 5-8 minutes.
• Remove meatballs and drain on paper towels. Drain any excess oil from the skillet.
• Reduce heat to medium-low and pour the marinara sauce in the skillet.
• Add the meatballs back to the skillet and roll them around to coat them in the marinara sauce. Simmer for 5 minutes or until the internal temperature of meatballs are 165°F.
• Top with mozzarella cheese. Cover and simmer until cheese melts or broil at 450°F for 3-5 minutes for browned cheese.
• Dish and serve hot sprinkled with chopped fresh basil.
• Enjoy!

MEATBALL PARMESAN SKILLET

Steps:

• Prepare meatballs and marinara sauce.
• Heat marinara in a medium oven-proof skillet. Nestle meatballs down into the sauce and bring to a simmer.
• Spoon some of the marinara sauce up over the meatballs.
• Sprinkle with a teaspoon or two of freshly minced herbs if desired.
• Sprinkle shredded cheeses evenly over the top of the meatballs and sauce. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Place the skillet in the oven and bake for 5-10 minutes or until the cheese is melted. (Turn on the broiler for 2-3 minutes to brown the cheese a bit if desired).
• Garnish with freshly snipped herbs and serve immediately.

SKILLET SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Cook the spaghetti according to its package instructions, removing from the pasta water 1 minute prior to "al dente". Set aside.
• Meanwhile, combine the beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, cream, egg, half the garlic and 1 tablespoon oregano in a large bowl. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Using your hands or a wooden spatula, mix together until well combined. Portion into 10 meatballs. Set aside.
• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the meatballs, turning as needed, until browned on all sides, 5 to 6 minutes. Move the meatballs to the edge of the skillet.
• Reduce the heat to medium and add the onion to the center of the skillet, along with the remaining garlic and oregano. Cook to release the flavor, a minute or two. Add the tomatoes and crushed red pepper, along with 1/2 cup hot water. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper, then carefully stir the meatballs into the sauce. Simmer, allowing the sauce to reduce slightly and the meatballs to finish cooking, about 15 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
• Add the pasta to the skillet and toss with the sauce, making sure to thoroughly coat the noodles in the sauce. Arrange the meatballs on top of the pasta and sprinkle the mozzarella on top, being careful not to completely cover the meatballs and sauce (so it looks pretty after baking) and transfer to the oven. Bake until bubbly and the cheese is completely melted, about 12 minutes.
• Remove the skillet from the oven and top with Parmesan and the fresh basil. Serve straight from the skillet.

PORK-MEATBALL SKILLET BAKE

Steps:

• Mix together pork, fennel, Parmigiano, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a bowl. Form into 1 1/2-inch balls. Heat oil in a large straight-sided skillet over medium-high. Add meatballs and cook, turning occasionally, until golden brown, 5 to 6 minutes; transfer to a plate.
• Add peppers, onion, and 1/4 cup water to skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, 4 to 6 minutes. Stir in tomato sauce and 3/4 cup water. Season with salt and pepper and return meatballs and any accumulated juices to pan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Partially cover skillet and simmer until meatballs are cooked through, about 10 minutes.
• Preheat broiler, with rack 6 inches below element. On a baking sheet, drizzle both sides of bread with oil. Broil, flipping once, until toasted. Nestle into skillet and top everything with mozzarella. Broil until cheese melts, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle with basil and serve.

SPAGHETTI & MEATBALL SKILLET SUPPER

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat; add meatballs and cook until browned slightly, turning occasionally., Add tomatoes, beans, artichoke hearts, Italian seasoning and broth; bring to a boil. Stir in spaghetti; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until spaghetti is tender, 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally., Stir in parsley and lemon juice. Serve with cheese.

MEATBALL SKILLET MEAL

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-1/4-in. balls. , In a large skillet, cook meatballs over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add carrots and zucchini; cook, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until tender. Stir in tomatoes; heat through. Serve with rice.

SPICY MEATBALL SKILLET

Steps:

• Form sausage into sixteen 1 ½-inch meatballs.
• Heat a large skillet over high heat. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil and swirl to coat. When smoking, add meatballs. Sear, flipping halfway through and only when meatballs release from skillet, about 2 minutes per side.
• Add linguine, chicken broth, and marinara. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring constantly, for 7-8 minutes, until noodles are al dente. Drizzle skillet with olive oil and serve immediately, garnished with basil and parmesan. Optional: top with slices of mozzarella and transfer to broiler until cheese is bubbling and golden in spots, about 3-4 minutes.

SKILLET MEATBALL GOULASH

Steps:

• Spray 12-inch nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray; Heat over medium-high heat until hot.
• Add bell pepper and onion; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until crisp-tender.
• Add gravy, broth, water, chili sauce and meatballs; mix well.
• Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
• Reduce heat to medium.
• Cover; cook 5 minutes or until meatballs are thawed.
• Add uncooked noodles; mix well.
• Cover; cook about 10 minutes or until noodles are tender and meatballs are thoroughly heated, stirring occasionally.
• Remove from heat.
• Stir in sour cream until well blended.
• Sprinkle with parsley.