Best 10 Meatballs And Beans Recipes

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Meatballs and beans is a delicious and hearty dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great way to use up leftover meat and beans, and it is also a budget-friendly meal. There are many different ways to make meatballs and beans, so you can find a recipe that suits your taste and budget. Whether you prefer your meatballs fried, baked, or simmered in a delicious sauce, there is a recipe out there for you. So, get ready to explore the wonderful world of meatballs and beans!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BAKED BEANS AND MEATBALLS



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This super easy and hearty recipe goes together in minutes and is ready in about 40 minutes.

Provided by lindaBest

Number Of Ingredients 9

butter: 2 tablespoons
onion, chopped: 1 large
garlic cloves, minced: 3
frozen meatballs: 1 (16 ounce) package
baked beans, undrained: 1 (16 ounce) can
kidney beans, drained: 1 (16 ounce) can
ketchup: 1/2 cup
Dijon mustard: 3 tablespoons
water: 1/4 cup

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat the butter over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic; cook and stir until tender, about 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Add the meatballs; cook and stir for a minute or two.
  • Add the baked beans, kidney beans, ketchup, mustard, and water and stir.
  • Cover and simmer for 15 to 25 minutes, stirring frequently, until the meatballs are heated through and the mixture has thickened slightly. Serve.

MEATBALLS AND BEANS



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Bernice Morris, from Marshfield, Missouri, pairs meatballs with sweet baked beans to create this quick-and-easy dish. "I usually serve it with a tossed green salad and dinner rolls to make a complete meal," she notes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2/3 cup soft bread crumbs
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound lean ground beef
1 small onion, divided
1 can (16 ounces) baked beans, undrained
2 to 3 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard

Steps:

  • Combine bread crumbs, milk, salt and pepper. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls. , In a large skillet, cook meatballs and onion until meatballs are browned; drain. Add beans, ketchup, brown sugar and mustard. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until meatballs are no longer pink.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 847mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

BEANS AND MEATBALLS RECIPE



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There's nothing as comforting as this beans and meatball recipe - it's ideal for when you're short on time!

Provided by Jane Curran

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 35m

Yield Serves: 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

400g (14oz) pork mince
400g (14oz) beef mince
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1 small bunch parsley, chopped
4tbsp breadcrumbs
1-2 free-range eggs, beaten
olive oil, for frying
2 x 355g jars baked Gigantes beans (from Sainsbury's Foods of the World)
large handful flat-leaf parsley, leaves picked and roughly chopped

Steps:

  • MFirst, make the meatballs. Mix the mince with the garlic, parsley and breadcrumbs, season and add one of the eggs. Bring the mince together with your hands - if it isn't quite wet enough, add more egg. Heat a frying pan with a little oil, fry a small piece of the meat, then taste to check seasoning. Shape into golf ball-sized meatballs.
  • Heat the oven to 200 C, 180 C fan, 400 F, gas 6. Brown the meatballs on all sides in the frying pan, then transfer to a baking sheet and cook in the oven for 10 to 15 minutes. Tip the beans into a saucepan, add a splash of water, and heat until bubbling.
  • When the meatballs are done, mix with the beans and divide between 4 plates. Serve sprinkled with fresh parsley.

Nutrition Facts : @context https, Calories 653 Kcal, Fat 36 g, SaturatedFat 12 g

SPANISH MEATBALLS WITH BEANS AND GREENS



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 55m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 slices stale white bread crust trimmed
1/2 cup milk, to soften bread
12 ounces ground beef
12 ounces ground pork
Salt and pepper
3 tablespoons grated onion
1 round tablespoon smoked sweet paprika
2 cloves garlic, grated or finely chopped
1 egg, beaten
Handful fresh cilantro leaves, finely chopped
Handful fresh parsley leaves, finely chopped
Olive oil cooking spray
2 tablespoons EVOO
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 red chile pepper, seeded and chopped
1 Spanish onion, chopped
Salt and pepper
1 large bundle flat lacinato kale or other dark greens such as escarole, stemmed and chopped or thinly sliced
6 to 8 cups of chicken stock
One 15- to 18-ounce can garbanzo beans or white kidney beans
Crusty bread, to pass

Steps:

  • For the meatballs: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Soak the bread in milk to soften in a small dish.
  • Place the beef and pork in a mixing bowl. Squeeze out the milk from the bread and crumble into small bits as you add to bowl. Sprinkle the meats with salt and pepper, and add the onions, paprika, garlic, egg, cilantro and parsley. Mix thoroughly. Roll into 1 1/2-inch meatballs and arrange on a baking sheet. Spray with olive oil spray and bake until crispy on the outside, about 20 minutes.
  • For the greens and beans: Meanwhile, heat the EVOO in a Dutch oven over medium to medium-high heat. Add the garlic, chiles and onions. Season with salt and pepper, and stir for 5 minutes. Wilt in the greens, and add the stock and beans. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to a simmer, and add the meatballs. Simmer for 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and cool completely. Store in the refrigerator for a make-ahead meal.
  • Reheat the soup over medium heat and serve with crusty bread.

MEATBALL AND BAKED BEAN CASSEROLE



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An easy, fast and delicious meal. Great weekday meal when you come home tired after work. Serve with salad and rolls.

Provided by LizCl

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup evaporated milk
2/3 cup breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup sliced onion
1 (16 ounce) can baked beans
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons catsup
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard

Steps:

  • Mix ground beef, evaporated milk, bread crumbs, 1 teaspoon salt and pepper. With wet hands shape into 16 balls.
  • Brown in skillet in butter with onions.
  • Cover, cook over low heat 10 minutes. Drain off fat, if any.
  • Add mixture of baked beans, 1/8 teaspoon salt, catsup, and dry mustard. Cover and heat.

GREEK MEATBALLS WITH GREEN BEANS AND TOMATOES (MAKE-AHEAD FREEZER MEAL)



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Incredible meatballs with delicious flavor! This dish was created as a make-ahead freezer meal, but can easily be made from start to finish at one time (see Notes). Bake from frozen and serve with pita and tzatziki sauce, or Greek rice if desired. You can even toss the meatballs in your favorite pasta sauce or use the meat mixture to make tasty burgers! Consider making and freezing a double batch for an easy weeknight meal or snack.

Provided by NicoleMcmom

Categories     Meatballs

Time 55m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 22

½ cup finely chopped onion
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
½ cup seasoned bread crumbs
2 large eggs
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 teaspoons minced garlic
½ teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon lemon zest
2 pounds ground turkey
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 ¼ pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
1 pint cherry tomatoes
1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (6 ounce) container plain Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon dried dill
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
4 (6 inch) pita bread rounds

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Whisk together onion, feta cheese, bread crumbs, eggs, parsley, garlic, oregano, and lemon zest in a large bowl. Add turkey, salt, and pepper; mix until well combined.
  • Use wet hands to form mixture into twenty 1 ½- to 2-inch meatballs. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until browned and slightly firm, 10 to 12 minutes; meatballs will not be fully cooked at this point. Let meatballs cool completely, about 20 minutes.
  • Combine cooled meatballs and green beans in a large, resealable freezer bag. Tightly seal the bag, allowing as much air to escape as possible. Freeze for up to one month.
  • When ready to cook, preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Empty frozen meatballs and beans onto a large, rimmed baking sheet. Add cherry tomatoes and toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  • Bake in the preheated 425 degree F (220 degree C) oven until veggies are tender and meatballs are cooked through, about 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, stir together Greek yogurt, lemon juice, lemon zest, dill, and salt for tzatziki sauce.
  • Serve meatballs and veggies with pita rounds and tzatziki sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 577 calories, Carbohydrate 44.6 g, Cholesterol 231.2 mg, Fat 24.4 g, Fiber 6.6 g, Protein 44.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 1382 mg

MEATBALL BLACK BEAN CHILLI



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Double the amounts for this one-pot black bean chilli, then freeze the leftovers for busy days. It tastes just as great reheated as it does freshly cooked

Provided by Esther Clark

Categories     Dinner, Main course, Supper

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tbsp olive oil
12 beef meatballs
1 onion, finely sliced
2 mixed peppers, sliced
½ large bunch coriander, leaves and stalks chopped
2 large garlic cloves, crushed
1 tsp hot smoked paprika
2 tsp ground cumin
1 heaped tbsp light brown soft sugar
2 x 400g cans chopped tomatoes
2 x 400g cans black beans, drained and rinsed
cooked rice, to serve

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large flameproof casserole dish over a medium heat. Fry the meatballs for 5 mins until browned, then transfer to a plate with a slotted spoon.
  • Fry the onion and peppers with a pinch of salt for 7 mins. Add the coriander stalks, garlic, paprika and cumin and fry for 1 min more. Tip in the sugar, tomatoes and beans, and bring to a simmer. Season, return the meatballs to the pan and cook, covered, for 15 mins. To freeze, leave to cool completely and transfer to large freezerproof bags.
  • Serve the chilli with the rice and the coriander leaves scattered over.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 423 calories, Fat 16 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 36 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 21 grams sugar, Fiber 14 grams fiber, Protein 24 grams protein, Sodium 1.1 milligram of sodium

MEATBALLS CASSEROLE WITH GREEN BEANS



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Meatballs recipe inpired by the maroccan recipe of My Lubia Chala With Kefta Recipe #134474 By ElizabethAuthorAKAHajar

Provided by Artandkitchen

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

500 g ground beef
2 teaspoons sweet paprika
1 teaspoon turmeric
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
3 garlic cloves, mashed to a puree
2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
50 ml white wine (or milk)
1 egg
1 onion, chopped
2 (900 g) cans diced tomatoes
1 kg green beans, ends trimmed
300 g diced carrots, peeled and sliced
2 teaspoons sweet paprika
1 teaspoon turmeric
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (optional)

Steps:

  • Fry onion, add all the other ingredients and cook covered for 20 minutes.
  • In the meanwhile mix all ingredients for the meatballs together and shape a dozen of balls.
  • Cook your meatballs in a casserole with the grill of your oven until they are brown, but not black! This takes about 10 Minutes.
  • Top your meatballs with your vegetables and continue to cook for half an hour covered at low temperature.
  • Stir in lemon.
  • Serve with preferably with flatbread or couscous.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 541.1, Fat 22.4, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 131.5, Sodium 1408.3, Carbohydrate 53.5, Fiber 16.4, Sugar 25.5, Protein 35.9

SLOW-COOKER MEATBALL-BEAN STEW



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Slow cook baked beans, tomatoes, vegetables and Italian meatballs for an Italian-style hearty stew dinner.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 6h30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 medium onion, coarsely chopped (1/2 cup)
1 can (16 oz) baked beans, undrained
1 can (14.5 oz) stewed tomatoes with Italian herbs, undrained
1 box (12 oz) frozen cooked Italian-style meatballs
1 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise, sliced (2 cups)
1 cup frozen mixed vegetables, thawed

Steps:

  • In 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker, mix onion, baked beans, tomatoes and meatballs.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 6 to 7 hours.
  • Stir in zucchini and mixed vegetables. Increase heat setting to High. Cover; cook 20 to 30 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Carbohydrate 48 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 10 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1290 mg, Sugar 17 g, TransFat 1/2 g

SPANISH MEATBALL & BUTTER BEAN STEW



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This hearty one-pot is full of Mediterranean flavour, with pork, red onion, peppers and smoked paprika - an impressive 4 of your 5 a day

Provided by Cassie Best

Categories     Dinner, Main course, Supper

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 11

350g lean pork mince
2 tsp olive oil
1 large red onion, chopped
2 peppers, sliced, any colour will do
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tbsp sweet smoked paprika
2 x 400g cans chopped tomatoes
400g can butter beans, drained
2 tsp golden caster sugar
small bunch parsley, chopped
crusty bread, to serve (optional)

Steps:

  • Season the pork, working the seasoning in with your hands, then shape into small meatballs. Heat the oil in a large pan, add the meatballs and cook for 5 mins, until golden brown all over. Push to one side of the pan and add the onion and peppers. Cook for a further 5 mins, stirring now and then, until the veg has softened, then stir in the garlic and paprika. Stir everything around in the pan for 1 min, then add the tomatoes. Cover with a lid and simmer for 10 mins.
  • Uncover, stir in the beans, the sugar and some seasoning, then simmer for a further 10 mins, uncovered. Just before serving, stir in the parsley. Serve with crusty bread for dunking, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 435 calories, Fat 15 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 35 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 22 grams sugar, Fiber 12 grams fiber, Protein 33 grams protein, Sodium 1.3 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Season the meatballs liberally with salt and pepper.
  • Brown the meatballs in a hot skillet before adding them to the sauce. This will help to lock in the flavor and prevent them from falling apart.
  • Use a variety of beans in your recipe. This will add flavor and texture to the dish.
  • Simmer the meatballs and beans in a flavorful sauce for at least 30 minutes. This will allow the flavors to meld and the meatballs to become tender.
  • Serve the meatballs and beans over rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes.

Conclusion:

Meatballs and beans is a hearty, flavorful dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With so many different variations to choose from, you are sure to find a recipe that you and your family will love. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give meatballs and beans a try. You won't be disappointed!

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