Best 17 Mini Meatball Recipes

MINI MEATBALL HEROES

Steps:

• To make the meatballs: Whisk the first 7 ingredients in a large bowl to blend. Stir in the cheese and bread crumbs. Mix in the beef, veal, and pork. Using about 2 tablespoons of meat for each, shape the meat mixture into 1 1/4 to 1 1/2-inch-diameter meatballs. Place on a baking sheet.
• Heat the oil in heavy large frying pan over medium-high heat. Working in 2 to 3 batches, add the meatballs and saute until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the meatballs to a plate. Pour off any excess oil. Return all the meatballs to the pan. Add the Marinara Sauce. Simmer over medium-low until the sauce thickens slightly and the flavors blend, about 10 minutes. Season the sauce, to taste, with salt and pepper. (The meatball mixture can be made 1 day ahead. Cool, then cover and refrigerate. Rewarm over medium heat before continuing.)
• To make the sandwiches: Spoon the hot meatballs with some sauce over the bottoms of the rolls. Place 1/2 slice provolone on top of meatballs and sprinkle with the Parmesan. Spread more sauce over the roll tops, then fold the tops of the rolls over and serve.
• In a large casserole pot, heat the oil over a medium-high flame. Add the onions and garlic and saute until the onions are translucent, about 10 minutes. Add the celery, carrots, and 1/2 teaspoon of each salt and pepper. Saute until all the vegetables are soft, about 10 minutes. Add the tomatoes and bay leaves, and simmer uncovered over low heat until the sauce thickens, about 1 hour. Remove and discard the bay leaves. Season the sauce with more salt and pepper, to taste. (The sauce can be made 1 day ahead. Cool, then cover and refrigerate. Rewarm over medium heat before using.)

MINI MEATBALL SUBS

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Combine ground beef, onion, green pepper, crackers, and egg in a large bowl. Season with Worcestershire sauce, garlic, seasoned salt, and pepper; mix well. Form mixture into 8 meatballs. Place meatballs in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
• Bake meatballs in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Pour the spaghetti sauce into a large saucepan; bring to a simmer over low heat. Stir baked meatballs into the simmering sauce. Do not turn oven off. Simmer sauce until meatballs are fully cooked, about 20 minutes.
• Place one meatball, a sprinkle of mozzarella, a sprinkle of Parmesan, and a bit of sauce between each roll. Place sandwiches in hot oven; bake until cheeses melt, about 7 minutes.

MINI MEATBALL PASTA BAKE

Steps:

• For the meatballs: Add the ground beef, sausage, oats, Parmesan, parsley, dried oregano, milk, egg and some salt and pepper to a bowl and mix together well with your hands. Roll into approximately 48 meatballs (1 inch) and place on a baking sheet.
• To brown the meatballs, heat some olive oil in a heavy pot or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs in 3 batches and cook, turning, until brown, 4 to 5 minutes per batch. Remove and drain on paper towels after each batch. Set the meatballs aside.
• For the sauce: In a separate skillet or pot, heat some olive oil. Add the garlic and onion and cook until translucent, a few minutes. Add the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, hot water, parsley, sugar and some salt and pepper. Next, add the meatballs and stir to combine. Cook over medium heat for 20 minutes. Stir in the basil, then set aside to cool.
• For the layering: Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the pasta to al dente according to the package directions. Drain and set aside to cool.
• To assemble: Spoon some cooled sauce on the bottom of a 9-by-13-inch dish. Layer on half of the pasta, half the sauce and meatballs and then half the mozzarella cubes. Repeat the layers once more and top the dish with the grated Parmesan.
• If serving immediately, baked in a preheated oven at 350 degrees F until the cheese is golden and bubbly, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool slightly and serve.
• If serving later, cover the assembled dish and refrigerate. When ready to serve, bake straight from the fridge in a preheated oven at 350 degrees F until the cheese is golden and bubbly, 40 to 45 minutes. Let cool slightly and serve.

MINI MEATBALL SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Mix the meat with the breadcrumbs, milk, garlic, salt and pepper, and knead the mixture together with you hands. Roll into heaping tablespoon-sized rolls.
• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and cook for 1 minute. Add the meatballs between the onions and brown for 1 minute. (You might have to do this in two batches, depending on the size of your skillet.)
• Pour in the jar of marinara and shake the skillet gently to mix. Put on a lid and allow to simmer for 20 minutes.
• When ready to serve, cut each dinner roll in half. Place a handful of grated mozzarella on the top and bottom of each roll. Spoon a meatball with the sauce onto the bottom bun; top with the top bun. Serve immediately!

KITTENCAL'S MINI MEATBALL MINESTRONE SOUP

Steps:

• For the meatballs; in a bowl combine all ingredients until blended.
• Shape into 3/4-inch balls; cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to add to the soup.
• In a large pot heat olive oil over medium-high heat; add in garlic and saute for 2 minutes.
• Add in onions, dried oregano and crushed chili flakes; saute for about 4 minutes, stirring.
• Add in celery, carrots and tomato paste; saute stirring for 2-3 minutes stirring with a wooden spoon.
• Add in chicken broth, tomato sauce, kidney beans, green beans, spinach leaves and zucchini; return to a boil.
• Add in uncooked meatballs; bring to a simmer (do not stir for at least 20 minutes).
• Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for about 1-1/2 to 2 hours (after about 30 minutes of cooking season with salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste).
• Add in cooked pasta and 1/3 to 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese; stir to heat through (can add in more cheese if desired).
• Ladle into bowls and sprinkle with more Parmesan cheese.

MINI MEATBALL MINESTRA AND GRILLED PROVOLONE

Steps:

• In a heavy bottomed soup pot heat olive oil over medium to medium-high heat. Add pancetta and cook until crisp, 2 to 3 minutes. Add onions and 2 cloves of garlic and saute 4 to 5 minutes then add the escarole and wilt. Season with salt, pepper and nutmeg. Stir in beans, add stock and water and bring to boil.
• While stock comes to a boil, combine meat, egg, bread crumbs, milk, a handful of cheese, fennel, allspice, parsley, salt and pepper. Combine and roll into 1-inch balls, and add to the soup. Cook 2 minutes then add in pasta and cook 6 minutes more. Turn off the heat, garnish with lemon zest and serve with cheese passed at the table.

MINI MEATBALL APPETIZERS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine beef, bacon, parsley, garlic, Parmesan, breadcrumbs, egg, nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Shape mixture into 40 meatballs. (For equal-size meatballs, scoop out meat mixture with a teaspoon, using two scoops for each meatball. Then roll between your palms to shape into balls.).
• Arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet or on two large plates. Freeze 1 hour. Once frozen, transfer to an airtight container or resealable plastic bag; label and date.
• To use the meatballs straight from the freezer, preheat oven to 400°. Place meatballs on a rimmed baking sheet and bake until cooked through, about 15 minutes.
• Note: Frozen mini-meatballs can also be used in soup or sauce: Simmer meatballs, covered, in liquid until cooked through, about 10 minutes.

MINI MEATBALL MINESTRA

Steps:

• In a heavy bottomed soup pot heat olive oil over medium to medium-high heat. Add pancetta and cook until crisp, 2 to 3 minutes. Add onions and 2 cloves of garlic and saute 4 to 5 minutes then add the escarole and wilt. Season with salt, pepper and nutmeg. Stir in beans, add stock and water and bring to boil.
• While stock comes to a boil, combine meat, egg, bread crumbs, milk, a handful of cheese, fennel, allspice, parsley, salt and pepper. Combine and roll into 1-inch balls, and add to the soup. Cook 2 minutes then add in pasta and cook 6 minutes more.
• Turn off the heat, garnish with lemon zest and serve with cheese passed at the table.

MINI SAUSAGE MEATBALL MINESTRA

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon of the extra-virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Roll the sausage into walnut-sized meatballs. Drop them into the skillet and brown on all sides, then remove them to a plate.
• Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Saute the onion and garlic for 5 minutes, then add the escarole and season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg, to taste. Cook until the escarole has wilted. Add the beans and cook until heated through. Stir in the stock and bring to a boil, then add the pasta and cook to al dente.
• Return the meatballs back to the pot for the last 4 minutes of cooking. Adjust the seasonings and ladle into serving bowls. Heavily sprinkle each serving with cheese and serve with crusty bread for mopping.

MINI BBQ MEATBALL SLIDERS

Steps:

• Preheat broiler, with rack set 4 inches from heat. Lightly oil a rimmed baking sheet; place meatballs on sheet. Broil, turning occasionally, until cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes. Place meatballs inside rolls and top with barbecue sauce.

MEATBALL SUB SANDWICH (OR MINI MEATLOAVES)

Steps:

• Cut a thin slice off top of each roll.
• Scoop out bread from inside.
• Crumble 1 1/4 cup of bread and place in large bowl.
• Cover rolls and set aside.
• Add beef, egg, milk, diced onion, salt and pepper to bread.
• Shape into meatballs @ 1 1/2" each.
• Cook meatballs in 1 tbsp oil for 20-25 minutes or no longer pink.
• Remove with slotted spoon.
• Set aside.
• Add remaining oil.
• Saute peppers and onions until tender.
• Remove.
• Stir flour in skillet.
• Add chili sauce and water.
• Boil.
• Cook and stir 2 minutes.
• Stir in brown sugar and mustard.
• Add meatballs, peppers and onions.
• Cover and simmer 20 minutes.
• Warm bread and spoon meatballs into them and replace top.

DREMA'S "MINI MEATBALL" FONDUE

Steps:

• 1. Mix all ingredients togethers except sauces. Shape mixture into 3/4" meatballs. Cover and refrigerate until ready for use.
• 2. Prepare sauces below by mixing all ingredient for each sauce. Heat and stir constantly. Cover sauces and refrigerate these until ready for use. * Each of my recipe's will make about 1/2 cup so adjust your or double for a larger crowd.
• 3. When ready to serve all - heat salad oil in fondue pot (about 2 inches) to about 375 degrees F. Adjust temp accordingly to maintain heat. Spear meatballs with fondue forks and place in hot oil. Cook until crusty on outside and juicy on inside. Dip into sauces below or your fave sauce. Enjoy!

MINI TURKEY MEATBALL VEGETABLE SOUP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F. In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, parsley, onion, garlic, salt and cheese. Using your (clean) hands, gently mix all the ingredients well until everything is combined. Form small meatballs, about 1 tbsp each, you'll get about 42. Bake in the oven about 12 minutes. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the carrots, celery, onion, garlic and saute until tender and fragrant, about 15 minutes. Add the broth, tomatoes, parmesan cheese rind, salt and pepper. Add the rosemary, basil and parsley, cover and cook on low 40 minutes. Remove the bay leaves, rosemary sprig, parmesan rind and drop the meatballs in along with the zucchini and spinach, cover and simmer until the zucchini is tender and meatballs are cooked through, about 8 to 10 minutes, season to taste with salt and black pepper if needed. Serve with extra grated cheese on the side if desired.

MINI MEATBALL STROGANOFF

Steps:

• 1. In a large bowl combine all the meatball ingredients , mixing well to blend evenly. Set aside.
• 2. In medium saucepan combine both soups , water and sour cream..heat on low just to warm.Set aside.
• 3. In a large skillet add 2 Tablespoons canola oil, and using a teaspoon, an olive spoon or small melon baller...form the meat mixture into small balls..Place in the heated skillet. Cook on all sides until brown.
• 4. Scrape bottom of pan to loosen drippings..Scoot the meatballs to one side and tip pan to remove any grease in pan. Add the sauce mixture to one side of the skillet with the meatballs on the other and then gently combine the sauce and the meatballs. Heat on low until heated through. Do not boil.
• 5. Cook noodles in boiling water for 8 minutes...drain and put back in kettle.
• 6. Serve hot meatballs and sauce over noodles and sprinkle top with chow mein noodles if desired and parsley.

MINI MEATBALL MUFFINS

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 375. Unroll crescent sheet and cut into 24, total, rectangles. Set rectangles into wells of an ungreased, nonstick, mini muffin tin.
• 2. Spoon 1 teaspoon of marinara sauce into each well. Top with 1/2 meatball and fold crescents over the top.
• 3. Bake at 375 for 12 minutes. Top with grated Parmesan Cheese while hot. Serve immediately.

MINI MEATBALL SOUP

Steps:

• 1. In a deep pot, over medium heat, add oil, chopped carrots, celery, and onion and bay leaves. (I use my mini-processer and finely chop carrots and onions) Season with salt and pepper. Cover and cook veggies for 5 or 6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• 2. While veggies cook, combine meat, egg, garlic, grated cheese, bread crumbs, salt, pepper, and nutmeg in a seperate bowl.
• 3. Uncover your soup pot and add broth and water to the pot. Increase heat a bit and bring soup to a boil. When soup boils, reduce heat a bit and start to roll meat mixture into small balls, dropping them straight into pot. You are making meat dumplings that will cook in the broth. When you are done rolling the meat, add the pasta to soup and stir. Cover and simmer soup for 10 to 20 minutes. Remove the 2 bay leaves. When pasta is tender, stir in chopped spinich in batches. When spinich is wilted, soup is done. Adjust your seasonings if needed.
• 4. I do not add the spinach. I add more meatballs or noodles. A person could put in kale instead.

MINI MEATBALL SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Mix meat with bread crumbs, garlic, salt, pepper, and milk. Knead together with hands. Roll into heaping tablespoon-sized rolls. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and cook for one minute. Add meatballs between the onions and brown for one minute. (You might have to do this in two batches, depending on the size of your skillet.) Pour in jar of marinara; shake pan gently to mix. Put on lid and allow to simmer for 20 minutes. When ready to serve, cut each dinner roll in half. Place a wedge of Provolone on the top and bottom of each roll. Spoon a meatball with the sauce onto the bottom bun; top with the top bun.