Best 5 Meatballs And Gravy Campania Style Recipes

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In the vibrant culinary tapestry of Italy, the Campania region stands out with its rich and delectable cuisine. Among its many culinary gems, meatballs and gravy hold a special place, embodying the essence of this region's culinary heritage. This tantalizing dish, known as "Polpette al Sugo alla Campana," is a symphony of flavors, showcasing the region's love for fresh ingredients and bold, rustic cooking. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting your culinary journey, this article will guide you through the steps to create an authentic and unforgettable meatball and gravy experience, capturing the essence of Campania's culinary spirit.

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MEATBALLS & GRAVY



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This is such a delicious and comforting meal. It is really very easy and I recommend making the meatballs rather than using frozen ones. I like to serve buttered noodles as a side or over mashed potatoes! Recipe is from Family Circle.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 55m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/4 lbs lean ground beef
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/3 cup unseasoned breadcrumbs
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, halved and thinly sliced (I use a large onion)
1 cup mushroom, sliced (can use more)
2 tablespoons flour
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can beef broth
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
salt, to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees; place a rack on a baking sheet and coat with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, mix ground beef, egg, bread crumbs, garlic salt, 1/2 t Italian seasoning, 1/4 teaspoon of the black pepper.
  • Form into 40 meatballs, about 1 level tablespoon each.
  • Place on prepared rack over baking sheet.
  • Bake meatballs at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add onion and mushrooms and cook 6-7 minutes, stirring occasionally or until lightly browned.
  • Sprinkle flour over the mixture, stir and cook 1 minute.
  • Gradually stir in beef broth until flour is completely incorporated into the liquid.
  • Bring to a simmer.
  • Stir in the remaining 1/2 t Italian seasoning, 1/4 t pepper and the nutmeg.
  • Add salt to taste.
  • Add meatballs to the skillet and reduce heat to medium low.
  • Cover and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Serve with buttered egg noodles, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 378.7, Fat 20.5, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 146.1, Sodium 975, Carbohydrate 12.1, Fiber 1, Sugar 1.7, Protein 35

MEATBALLS AND GRAVY



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"CHRISTMAS was the time when our family forgot about the food budget and splurged on one special meal. I can still see Grandmother making dozens of these little meatballs! The hint of spices gives them a savory taste that makes them authentically Norwegian."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 large egg
1/2 cup milk
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
3 to 4 tablespoons butter
GRAVY:
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup beef broth
1/2 cup milk or half-and-half cream
Salt and pepper to taste
Minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the egg, milk, cornstarch, onion, salt, pepper, nutmeg, allspice and ginger. Add beef; mix well. Shape into 1-1/2-in. meatballs. (Mixture will be very soft. For easier shaping, rinse hands in cold water frequently.) , In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the meatballs in butter, half at a time, for about 10 minutes or until no longer pink. Remove meatballs to paper towels to drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings in skillet. , For gravy, add butter to drippings. Stir in flour. Add broth and milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Season with salt and pepper. Return meatballs to skillet; heat through on low. Garnish with parsley if desired.

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MEATBALLS AND "GRAVY" -- CAMPANIA STYLE!!



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My family---from the small hill town of Montefredane, near Avellino in the province of Campania--has been doing it this way for generations. Don't mess with it. Try it this way once. You won't be disappointed!!

Provided by Po Valley Indian

Categories     Meat

Time 2h30m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 lbs ground beef
2 cups wet stale Italian bread or 2 cups breadcrumbs (see instructions below)
3 eggs
1/2-1 cup milk (see instructions below)
1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf Italian parsley or 2 tablespoons parsley flakes
1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
4 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
3 cloves minced garlic or 1 tablespoon garlic powder
olive oil or corn oil, for frying
2 (29 ounce) cans tomato puree
1 (29 ounce) can water
1 (12 ounce) can tomato paste
3 cloves garlic, crushed
2 tablespoons dried basil
1/8 cup red wine or 1/8 cup sugar
1 dash red pepper flakes, maybe (HALT!! Add no more spices!)

Steps:

  • It's preferable to use the stale bread rather than the bread crumbs.
  • Break it up and soak it in warm tap water until is starts to soften.
  • Squeeze it with your hands to get out excess water, then"smush" it with your fingers.
  • Use the lesser amount of milk if using the wet stale bread.
  • Use the greater amount if using the bread crumbs.
  • Mix all the meatballs ingredients well.
  • Form into balls about 1 1/2 inches in diameter.
  • Slightly flatten each meatball.
  • Brown very well in hot oil on both sides.
  • (Can also be baked on an oiled pan in a 425 degree oven. Need to be turned to brown both sides).
  • Add the gravy ingredients to a large pot and add the browned meatballs.
  • Bring to a gentle boil then simmer.
  • 1 1/2 hours is probably enough, but the longer, the better.
  • Even better heated over the next day.
  • *You can also add Italian sausage to this.
  • Brown it well in the same pan in which you've browned the meatballs then add to the gravy pot.
  • You need to probably simmer the sauce for AT LEAST 1 ½ hours if you add sausage to make sure the sausage is cooked through.

GRANDMA'S SWEDISH MEATBALLS AND GRAVY



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This Swedish meatballs recipe has been passed down from a Swedish grandmother to her beautiful granddaughter. They are the best Swedish meatballs I've ever tasted! Even better than Ikea®! Easy to make, full of flavor, swimming in the most amazing creamy gravy sauce!

Provided by JACANA

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 24

½ cup milk
⅓ cup dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1 teaspoon heavy cream
1 large egg
1 large clove garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
¼ teaspoon ground allspice
1 pound ground beef
½ pound ground pork
½ medium onion, minced
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon salted butter
2 teaspoons olive oil
⅓ cup salted butter
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 cup vegetable broth
1 cup beef broth
1 cup heavy cream
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Mix milk, bread crumbs, 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon cream, egg, garlic, salt, black pepper, white pepper, and allspice together in a large bowl. Set aside to soak until bread crumbs have absorbed the milk, at least 10 minutes.
  • Mix in beef, pork, onion, and parsley, using your hands to mix until well combined. Roll into about 24 small meatballs or 16 larger meatballs.
  • Heat butter and oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Fry meatballs in small batches until cooked through and browned on all sides, 10 to 12 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (71 degrees C). Transfer to a warm plate and cover with foil.
  • Add butter for gravy sauce to the pan juices. Melt over medium heat. Whisk in flour. Cook and whisk until flour dissolves and turns brown, about 5 minutes. Pour in vegetable broth, beef broth, cream, soy sauce, and Dijon. Bring to a simmer. Season with salt and pepper and mix to combine all of the flavors together. Continue to simmer until thickened, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Add meatballs to the gravy. Toss gently to coat and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 446.6 calories, Carbohydrate 9.9 g, Cholesterol 148.5 mg, Fat 37.1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 18.2 g, SaturatedFat 19.2 g, Sodium 492.9 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

PAKISTANI MEATBALLS WITH GRAVY (KOFTAY)



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This is Pakistani meatballs recipe. Serve this classic dish hot with pita bread or naan.

Provided by SRECIPE

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Pakistani

Time 1h

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 ¼ pounds lean ground beef
2 onions, thinly sliced, divided
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground cardamom
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup yogurt
½ cup dry lentils
1 teaspoon ginger paste
1 teaspoon garlic paste
1 teaspoon crushed coriander seed
2 ½ cups water
crushed red pepper to taste
salt to taste

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix lean ground beef, half of the onions, chili powder, black pepper, cloves, cumin and cardamom. Shape the mixture into approximately six 2 inch meatballs.
  • In a large, heavy saucepan over medium heat, cook and stir the remaining onion in the vegetable oil until tender. Mix in the yogurt, lentils, ginger paste, garlic paste, coriander seed, water, red pepper and salt. Place the meatballs into the mixture. Reduce heat to low and cook 30 minutes, until meatballs are evenly browned and lentils are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 606.5 calories, Carbohydrate 31.6 g, Cholesterol 119.1 mg, Fat 32.6 g, Fiber 8.7 g, Protein 45.8 g, SaturatedFat 11.9 g, Sodium 234.6 mg, Sugar 10.4 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality, fresh ingredients. The better the ingredients, the better the meatballs and gravy will be.
  • Don't overwork the meat mixture. Overworking will make the meatballs tough.
  • Use a light touch when forming the meatballs. Don't pack them too tightly.
  • Brown the meatballs in a little bit of oil before adding them to the gravy. This will help to seal in the flavor and prevent them from falling apart.
  • Simmer the meatballs in the gravy for at least 30 minutes. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
  • Serve the meatballs and gravy over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.

Conclusion:

Meatballs and gravy is a classic Italian dish that is loved by people of all ages. It is a simple dish to make, but it is packed with flavor. By following the tips in this article, you can make the best meatballs and gravy that you have ever tasted.

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