Best 11 Mini Meatballs In Saffron Sauce Recipes

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Mini meatballs in saffron sauce is a delightful and easy-to-make dish that is sure to impress your friends and family. The combination of succulent meatballs simmering in a creamy, flavorful saffron sauce creates a dish that is both comforting and elegant. Whether you're looking for a weeknight meal or a special occasion dish, these mini meatballs in saffron sauce are sure to be a hit.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

MINI MEATBALLS IN SAFFRON SAUCE



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Categories     Pork     Sauté     Veal     Saffron     White Wine     Fall     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes about 32

Number Of Ingredients 15

8 ounces ground pork
8 ounces ground veal
4 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 large egg, beaten to blend
1 1/2-inch-thick slice French bread, crust removed, soaked in water 3 minutes and squeezed dry
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
All purpose flour
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon Hungarian sweet paprika
1 cup (or more) low-salt chicken broth
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/4 teaspoon crumbled saffron threads

Steps:

  • Mix pork, veal, 1 tablespoon parsley, half of garlic, egg, bread, 1 1/4 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in medium bowl to blend. Shape meat mixture into 1-inch balls. Dust meatballs with flour. Set aside.
  • Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add meatballs and sauté until browned on all sides, about 10 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer meatballs to plate. Add onion to skillet; reduce heat to medium and sauté until tender, about 2 minutes. Stir in paprika, then 1 cup broth and wine. Return meatballs with any accumulated juices to skillet. Bring to simmer. Cover and cook until meatballs are tender, about 25 minutes. Uncover; add 2 tablespoons parsley, remaining garlic, and saffron. Simmer until sauce thickens, turning meatballs occasionally, about 10 minutes. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool slightly, then cover and refrigerate. Bring to simmer, thinning with broth if necessary.)
  • Place meatballs with sauce on platter. Top with 1 tablespoon parsley.

MEATBALLS IN SAFFRON-ALMOND SAUCE



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Make and share this Meatballs in Saffron-Almond Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by JustJanS

Categories     Pork

Time 1h5m

Yield 36 meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 24

400 g ground beef
400 g ground pork
50 g stale bread, crusts removed (2 slices)
milk
1 clove garlic, minced
3 tablespoons minced onions
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
freshly grated nutmeg
1 egg, beaten
flour
100 ml olive oil
40 g almonds, blanched and skinned
1 slice bread, cubed (25g)
3 tablespoons olive oil (*can use oil from frying of meatballs)
10 peppercorns
1/2 teaspoon saffron
1 clove
1/2 teaspoon salt
150 ml white wine
250 ml meat stock or 250 ml chicken stock
lemon juice
chopped parsley
slivered fried onions

Steps:

  • Combine the meats in a bowl.
  • Soak the bread in enough milk to cover until soft.
  • Squeeze dry, and add to the meat along with the garlic, onion, parsley, salt, nutmeg and egg.
  • Knead well to make a smooth mixture.
  • Form into small balls.
  • Roll them in flour and fry very slowly in medium to hot oil until browned on all sides.
  • Remove and drain.
  • *The oil can be strained, and used for the 3 tablespoons needed in the sauce.
  • SAUCE: Fry the almonds, bread and garlic in the oil until golden.
  • Remove.
  • In a mortar, crush the peppercorns, saffron, clove and salt.
  • Place this in a food processor and add the almond/bread/garlic mix and wine.
  • Pulse to a smooth paste.
  • Combine this mixture, 3 tablespoons of oil, and the stock.
  • Bring to the boil, then add the fried meatballs.
  • Simmer the meatballs for 20 minutes in the sauce, adding a little more liquid if needed.
  • TO SERVE: Squeeze over some lemon juice to taste, sprinkle with the chopped parsley and slivered almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 103.3, Fat 8.4, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 20.7, Sodium 95.5, Carbohydrate 1.6, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.2, Protein 4.6

MINI MEATBALLS



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h30m

Yield 30 medium meatballs or 70 small

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pounds lean ground beef
8 ounces ground pork
2 cups Italian flavored breadcrumbs
1 cup milk
1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves, finely chopped
4 medium eggs, lightly beaten
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium onion, minced
Salt and pepper
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl or mixer, thoroughly mix the beef, pork, breadcrumbs, milk, parsley, eggs, garlic, onion and some salt and pepper. Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  • Shape into meatballs and place on a foil-lined shallow baking pan. Bake 30 minutes for medium or 25 minutes for bite-size. Stick toothpicks in the finished meatballs to serve as an appetizer.

MINI MEATBALL SANDWICHES



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 12 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pounds ground chuck or ground beef
1/2 cup panko or other breadcrumbs
1/2 cup milk
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 medium onion, diced
1 large jar marinara sauce
12 dinner rolls or slider rolls
2 cups grated mozzarella

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!

MINI MEATBALLS



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Shape these tiny meatballs, then freeze for up to 3 months. There's no need to thaw before using; they will cook quickly right out of the freezer.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Beef Recipes     Ground Beef Recipes

Time 20m

Yield Makes 40

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound lean ground beef
2 slices bacon (2 ounces), finely chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon plain dried breadcrumbs
1 large egg
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Coarse salt and ground pepper

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.
  • Arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet or on 2 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 degrees. Place meatballs on a rimmed baking sheet and bake until cooked through, about 15 minutes.

MINI MEATBALLS WITH DIPPING SAUCE



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Nice for pot luck dinners or for freezing in smaller portions. I started making these a long time ago for my daughter's birthday party. She requested it for every birthday party after that.

Provided by queenbeatrice

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 45m

Yield 50 meatballs, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 22

1/2 cup pork sausage
2 cups lean ground beef
1 egg
2/3 cup fresh white breadcrumbs
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 garlic cloves, pureed
8 drops hot pepper sauce
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon salt
8 grinds black pepper
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon thyme
flour (for dredging)
1 cup beef stock
1 teaspoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons mustard
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1 pinch salt
1 pinch pepper
1 pinch oregano
1 pinch thyme
2 tablespoons tomato sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
  • MEATBALLS:Mix all ingredients except for flour together, using a food processor if you want a very smooth mixture.
  • Shape into 1 inch balls; roll lightly in flour, and arrange in one layer in a lightly oiled baking dish or jelly roll pan.
  • Bake in upper middle level, 7 to 8 minutes, turning once or twice, to brown nicely and just to stiffen.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees.
  • Drain in a sieve or colander.
  • SAUCE:In a medium sauce pan, boil down the ingredients for the sauce until lightly thickened, carefully correct seasoning, and fold in meatballs.
  • Bake for 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 22.1, Fat 0.8, SaturatedFat 0.2, Cholesterol 21.1, Sodium 512, Carbohydrate 2.4, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.4, Protein 1.5

SAUCY MEATBALLS



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Mini meatballs in a sweet, tangy sauce are definitely family friendly. They're a hit as an appetizer or for supper. Try them served over noodles. -Trish Berg, Dalton, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers     Dinner

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup dry bread crumbs
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds ground beef
1 bottle (14 ounces) ketchup
1 jar (12 ounces) grape jelly
1 medium onion, finely chopped

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the eggs, bread crumbs, salt and pepper. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls. , Place on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20 minutes or until no longer pink. Drain on paper towels. Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish., In a large saucepan, combine the ketchup, jelly and onion. Cook and stir over medium heat for 3-5 minutes or until jelly is melted. Pour over meatballs. Bake, uncovered, 20 minutes longer or until sauce is bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 951mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

FAMILY SECRET MEATBALLS AND SAUCE



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My husband would eat this for dinner every night if I would let him. It took his family 10 years of marriage to share this secret recipe with me (apparently, I wasn't family yet), so now I'm sharing it with the world. Hope you like it!

Provided by PrimalMama

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatball Recipes

Time 1h45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 pounds ground beef
¾ cup rolled oats
6 tablespoons chopped sweet onion (such as a Walla Walla)
1 cup milk
1 ½ teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 ½ cups ketchup
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
3 tablespoons white sugar
4 ½ tablespoons chopped sweet onion (such as a Walla Walla)
4 ½ tablespoons apple cider vinegar
¾ cup water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Mix together the ground beef, rolled oats, 6 tablespoons of sweet onion, milk, salt, and black pepper until thoroughly combined. Roll the mixture into 2-inch meatballs, and place meatballs into the prepared baking dish.
  • In a bowl, mix the ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, 4 1/2 tablespoons of sweet onion, apple cider vinegar, and water until the sugar has dissolved, and pour the sauce evenly over the meatballs.
  • Bake the meatballs and sauce in the preheated oven until the sauce is bubbling and thickened and the meatballs are no longer pink inside, about 1 1/2 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of a meatball should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319.1 calories, Carbohydrate 25.2 g, Cholesterol 71.3 mg, Fat 14.5 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 21.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 1079.8 mg, Sugar 17.7 g

BARBECUED MINI MEATBALLS



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Enjoy these tasty mini meatballs with a warmed BBQ-sour cream sauce. Barbecued Mini Meatballs served with toothpicks make the perfect party dish.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Number Of Ingredients 7

2/3 cup KRAFT Spicy Honey Barbecue Sauce
1/4 cup LEA & PERRINS Worcestershire Sauce
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
1 lb. lean ground beef
1/3 cup fresh bread crumbs
1/2 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400�F.
  • Mix barbecue sauce and Worcestershire sauce until blended. Mix 1/3 cup barbecue sauce mixture with egg and onions in large bowl until blended. Add meat and bread crumbs; mix just until blended.
  • Shape meat mixture into 48 small meatballs; place on rimmed baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Bake 6 min.; brush with 1/4 cup of the remaining barbecue sauce mixture. Turn meatballs; bake 5 min. or until done (160�F).
  • Meanwhile, mix remaining barbecue sauce mixture with sour cream in saucepan; cook on medium-low heat 3 to 5 min. or just until heated through, stirring frequently. (Do not let sauce come to boil.)
  • Serve meatballs with barbecue sauce mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

MINI MEATBALL SUBS



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These are great for entertaining: a meatball with sauce and mozzarella cheese between a little roll.

Provided by Karen

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Meat and Poultry     Meatball Appetizer Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound ground beef
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup chopped green pepper
½ cup crushed butter-flavored crackers
1 egg
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (26.5 ounce) can spaghetti sauce
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
8 dinner rolls, split

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 351 calories, Carbohydrate 32.2 g, Cholesterol 67.8 mg, Fat 16.4 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 821.4 mg, Sugar 11 g

MINI SWEDISH MEATBALLS WITH CRANBERRY SAUCE



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Scandinavian-style food is light but packed with flavour. This veritable smorgasbord of little dishes is great for summer entertaining

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Canapes, Dinner, Lunch, Starter

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

300g pork mince
50g fresh white breadcrumb
1 egg yolk
2 tbsp finely chopped or grated onion
½ tsp ground allspice
1 tbsp olive oil
cranberry sauce or jelly, to serve

Steps:

  • In a bowl, put the meat, breadcrumbs, egg, onion and allspice with some seasoning. Mix well and form into about 20 small meatballs. Heat the oil in a frying pan, then brown and cook the meatballs in two batches. Serve with a bowl of cranberry sauce to dip in.
  • Serve alongside a combination of smoked and cured fish like salmon, pickled herring, trout or mackerel. Add bowls of crème fraîche or soft cheese, capers, grainy mustard, diced red onion or chopped boiled eggs to accompany, as well as the dishes below.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 43 calories, Fat 2 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 2 grams carbohydrates, Protein 3 grams protein, Sodium 0.07 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Use quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make a big difference in the final dish. Look for high-quality ground beef, ripe tomatoes, and fresh herbs.
  • Don't overcook the meatballs: Overcooked meatballs will be tough and dry. Cook them just until they are cooked through, about 10-12 minutes.
  • Make sure the sauce is flavorful: The sauce is what brings all the flavors of this dish together. Use a good quality saffron and plenty of fresh herbs. You can also add a bit of heat with some red pepper flakes.
  • Serve the meatballs with your favorite sides: These meatballs are delicious served over rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes. You can also serve them as an appetizer with toothpicks.

Conclusion:

These mini meatballs in saffron sauce are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. They are sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you are looking for a new recipe to try, give these meatballs a try. You won't be disappointed!

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