Best 7 Meatballs A Lorange Recipes

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Are you tired of bland and boring meatballs? Are you looking for a dish that will tantalize your taste buds and make your dinner table come alive? If so, then meatballs a l'orange is the perfect recipe for you. This classic French dish combines the rich flavor of ground beef or pork with the bright, citrusy taste of oranges, creating a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving for more. With its perfect balance of sweet and savory, meatballs a l'orange is sure to become a favorite in your household.

Let's cook with our recipes!

ORANGE-GLAZED MEATBALLS



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I love the sweet orange marmalade paired with the zip of a jalapeno in this sweet-sour glaze. -Bonnie Stallings, Martinsburg, West Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 20 meatballs.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package (22 ounces) frozen fully cooked angus beef meatballs
1 jar (12 ounces) orange marmalade
1/4 cup orange juice
3 green onions, chopped, divided
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped

Steps:

  • Prepare meatballs according to package directions. , In a small saucepan, heat the marmalade, orange juice, half of the green onions and the jalapeno., Place meatballs in a serving dish; pour glaze over the top and gently stir to coat. Garnish with remaining green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 208mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

THE BEST MEATBALLS YOU'LL EVER HAVE



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Very tasty meatballs full of spice and sauteed to perfection. I usually serve mine with spaghetti, but I've also served them with a BBQ sauce and rice on the side.

Provided by BEARNESTA

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatball Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound lean ground beef
¾ cup crushed seasoned croutons
¼ cup chopped sweet onion
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 cloves garlic, chopped
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix the ground beef, croutons, sweet onion, egg, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, red pepper flakes, and Cajun seasoning. Form the mixture by hand into meatballs.
  • Heat the olive oil and melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Place the meatballs in the skillet, and cook, turning constantly, 20 minutes, or to desired doneness.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335.8 calories, Carbohydrate 9.7 g, Cholesterol 123.1 mg, Fat 22.5 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 22.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 481.7 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

TAPAS MEATBALLS WITH ORANGE GLAZE



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Crisp on the outside, moist on the inside, these baked cheese-stuffed appetizers are drizzled with a tasty sweet-and-sour glaze. -Bonnie Stallings, Martinsburg, West Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 45m

Yield 16 meatballs.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 egg, lightly beaten
1/4 cup ketchup
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup soft bread crumbs
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
3 teaspoons paprika
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
2-1/2 ounces feta cheese, cut into sixteen 1/2-in. cubes
GLAZE:
1 jar (12 ounces) orange marmalade
1/4 cup orange juice
3 green onions, chopped, divided
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Divide into 16 portions; flatten. Top each with a cheese cube; form beef mixture around cheese into meatballs. , Place on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 400° until cooked through, 20-25 minutes. In a small saucepan, heat the marmalade, orange juice, half of the green onions and the jalapeno., Place meatballs in a serving dish; pour glaze over the top and gently stir to coat. Garnish with remaining green onions. Freeze option: Freeze cooled meatball mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Microwave, covered, on high in a microwave-safe dish until heated through, gently stirring and adding a little water if necessary. Meanwhile, combine and heat glaze ingredients as directed. Serve over meatballs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 127 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 206mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

MEATBALLS A L'ORANGE



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Great for parties and pot-lucks. These can easily be made in advance and gently reheated before serving.

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Fruit

Time 45m

Yield 24 meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 egg
1/2 cup water
1 lb lean ground beef
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons horseradish
1 cup water chestnut, minced
2/3 cup orange marmalade
1 clove garlic, finely minced
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/3 cup water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a mixing bowl, beat together egg and 1/2 cup water.
  • Blend in the beef, bread crumbs, salt, horseradish, and waterchestnuts; do not overblend, or meatballs will end up tough.
  • Shape mixture into balls about 3/4" diameter and place on a foil lined cookie sheet.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • Meanwhile, make sauce by mixing marmalade, garlic, soy sauce, lemon juice and water in a saucepan; heat slowly, stirring often.
  • Place cooked meatballs in a serving dish and cover with sauce; stir gently to coat meatballs thoroughly.

HOMEMADE MEATBALLS



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My husband has been begging me for a soft homemade meatball for years. This recipe turned out amazing, they are nice and tender, but won't fall apart. One batch makes 50+ meatballs (depending on size). These can be simmered in sauce, frozen for later, etc. I freeze them after cooking to use as needed for quick meals.

Provided by Hayley Ryczek

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Sausage

Time 1h20m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons bacon fat
3 cups finely chopped onion
6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 loaf fresh Italian bread, or more as needed
½ cup whole milk
½ cup chicken broth
2 large eggs eggs, beaten
½ cup chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons Celtic sea salt
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Italian herb seasoning (such as Penzeys)
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 pounds ground beef
1 pound bulk pork sausage

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease rimmed baking sheets lightly.
  • Heat bacon fat in a pan over medium heat. Saute onion and garlic in the hot pan until soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
  • While mixture cools, cut the loaf of bread in half horizontally. Scoop out the white bread, leaving a boat-like shell of crust; save crust for pizza bread or garlic toast. Tear white bread into pieces (should yield 5 to 6 cups) and place into a bowl.
  • Combine milk, chicken broth, and eggs in a bowl. Pour over the torn bread. Mash bread into small pieces with your fingers. Stir in cooled onion and garlic; mix well. Add parsley, salt, Worcestershire, mustard, Italian seasoning, and pepper. Mix very well.
  • Combine ground beef and sausage in a large mixing bowl using your hands. Add bread mixture, about 1 cup at a time, mixing well with your hands between each addition, until all is combined evenly.
  • Form meatballs and place on the prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake until meatballs are browned and no longer pink in the centers, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 371.5 calories, Carbohydrate 25.6 g, Cholesterol 93.7 mg, Fat 18.8 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 23.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 1259.2 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

EASY APPETIZER MEATBALLS



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Only two ingredients create a great twist on a familiar and favorite appetizer. These are best if they are heated for a while before serving, as the juice will turn into a bit of a glaze.

Provided by rnelson1636

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Meat and Poultry     Pork

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 pound ground pork sausage
1 pound ground spicy pork sausage
1 (6 ounce) can frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed

Steps:

  • Combine pork sausage and spicy pork sausage together in a bowl using your hands. Form mixture into meatballs, about 1 tablespoon each.
  • Fry meatballs in a skillet over medium heat until browned and completely cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
  • Transfer meatballs to a large bowl and add 1/2 of the orange juice concentrate; gently toss to coat, adding more if needed to completely coat.
  • Put meatballs in a slow cooker and add the remaining orange juice concentrate; turn on Low setting to keep warm before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202.2 calories, Carbohydrate 8.3 g, Cholesterol 35.2 mg, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 10.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 555.8 mg, Sugar 6.9 g

BEST EASY MEATBALLS



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Full of flavor from Italian herbs, Parmesan cheese, and a blend of ground round and Italian sausage, these meatballs have a nice crust thanks to a bit of time in the oven before they're slow-simmered in marinara sauce. They're the perfect complement to Sunday spaghetti!

Provided by NicoleMcmom

Time 2h45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

cooking spray
⅓ cup minced onion
⅓ cup Italian bread crumbs
⅓ cup half-and-half
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 large eggs
1 large egg yolk
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
1 ¼ pounds ground round beef
½ pound ground Italian sausage
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 (24 ounce) jars marinara sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. Spray foil lightly with cooking spray.
  • Combine onion, bread crumbs, half-and-half, Parmesan cheese, eggs, egg yolk, garlic, basil, parsley, and oregano in a large bowl; stir until well combined. Add ground round and sausage and sprinkle evenly with salt and pepper. Mix well until just combined.
  • Dampen hands with water and form mixture into 18 golf ball-sized meatballs. Arrange meatballs on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until browned, 12 to 15 minutes.
  • Transfer meatballs to a large pot and add marinara sauce. Simmer over low heat for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 568.3 calories, Carbohydrate 38.6 g, Cholesterol 178.6 mg, Fat 31.4 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 31.1 g, SaturatedFat 11.6 g, Sodium 1717.9 mg, Sugar 21 g

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all the ingredients and equipment you need. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling.
  • Choose the right meatballs: The type of meatballs you use will affect the flavor of your dish. For this recipe, we recommend using a combination of ground beef and pork. You can also use ground turkey or chicken, if you prefer.
  • Brown the meatballs properly: Browning the meatballs before adding them to the sauce will help to develop their flavor and prevent them from falling apart.
  • Use a good quality orange marmalade: The orange marmalade is a key ingredient in this recipe, so it's important to use a good quality one. Look for a marmalade that is made with real oranges and has a nice, bright flavor.
  • Simmer the meatballs in the sauce: Simmering the meatballs in the sauce for a period of time will help to infuse them with flavor and make them tender.
  • Serve with your favorite sides: Meatballs a l'orange can be served with a variety of sides, such as mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta. You can also serve them with a side of vegetables, such as roasted carrots or green beans.

Conclusion:

Meatballs a l'orange is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The meatballs are tender and flavorful, and the orange marmalade sauce is sweet and tangy. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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