Best 11 Moms Famous Meatballs Recipes

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Welcome to the ultimate guide to creating "Mom's Famous Meatballs"! Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting to explore the culinary world, this article will provide you with everything you need to know to make meatballs that are bursting with flavor and sure to impress your family and friends. From selecting the right ingredients to mastering the cooking techniques, we'll take you step-by-step through the process of creating these iconic meatballs that will surely become a hit at your dinner table. So, grab your apron, gather your ingredients, and let's embark on this delicious journey together!

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

MAMA IULIUCCI'S FAMOUS MEAT-A-BALLS (ITALIAN MEATBALLS)



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Here it is, my mom's FAMOUS Meatball recipe! This is THEE most requested of her for anything, anywhere! Whenever there is a shower, birthday, christening, etc., someone is asking for 150 to 200 of her famous meatballs. :) Of course, she always says yes! She is not one for "exact" measurements (a little of this, a dash of that), so I tried the best I could to adapt her recipe. Of course, these are best served with My Mama Iuliucci's "Don't Skip a Step" Spaghetti Sauce recipe #26947, but I have used jazzed-up jarred sauce and they are still great. However, meat-a-balls like these deserve a homemade sauce, in my humble opinion!

Provided by Karen..

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 36 meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 lbs lean ground beef
8 -10 slices white bread, broken into small 1/2 inch pieces (or you can use rolls or any stale bread you have and want to use up)
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (or to taste)
1 teaspoon italian seasoning (or to taste)
2 teaspoons parsley flakes (or to taste)
1/4-1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese (or Locatelli)
1 -2 teaspoon salt
1/4-1/2 teaspoon black pepper
olive oil (for frying) or vegetable oil (for frying)

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients gently in a large bowl until well combined.
  • Roll meatballs 1 1/2- 1 3/4" in diameter.
  • Heat about 1/4" of oil over medium heat in a large frying pan.
  • Fry meatballs in oil, rolling frequently, until evenly browned and juices run clear.
  • Drop meatballs in your favorite sauce (I highly recommend My Mama Iuliucci's"Don't Skip a Step" Spaghetti Sauce recipe#26947) and let simmer for awhile to flavor sauce or just serve with your favorite pasta and sauce.
  • Tip: You can also bake or broil these if the frying part is too much of a hassle-- I use my broiler pan if I bake them, so the fat drips down and away from the meatballs.

MOM'S SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h15m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound ground beef
1 pound ground pork
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup Italian-style dried breadcrumbs
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
8 cloves garlic, half grated or minced, the other half sliced
1/4 cup finely grated Pecorino Romano, plus more for garnish
1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 yellow onion, finely chopped
1 cup dry white wine
Two 26.5-ounce boxes strained tomatoes, such as Pomi
4 fresh basil leaves, torn, plus torn leaves for garnish
2 pounds spaghetti

Steps:

  • Combine the beef, pork, eggs, breadcrumbs, dried oregano, grated garlic, Pecorino Romano, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and pepper to taste in a large bowl. Using your hands, thoroughly mix the ingredients together until evenly incorporated. Roll into meatballs slightly larger than golf balls, setting them on baking sheets as you work.
  • Heat the oil over medium heat in a large Dutch oven until it shimmers. Working in batches and taking care not to crowd the pan, saute the meatballs, turning frequently, until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer from the pan back to the baking sheet.
  • Reduce the heat to medium-low, add the onion to the pan, and saute, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the sliced garlic, stir, and cook 1 minute more. Add the wine, increase the heat, and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes, 4 of the basil leaves, the remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt and the meatballs along with any accumulated juices. Simmer, partially covered, until the flavors come together, about 1 hour 20 minutes. Taste and adjust the seasonings.
  • Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti in two batches in boiling salted water according to package directions. Drain and serve with the meatballs and sauce ladled on top. Garnish with torn basil and freshly grated Pecorino-Romano.

GRANDMA MARONIS MEATBALLS 100 YEAR OLD RECIPE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound ground chuck
4 ounces dried bread crumbs
4 large eggs
4 ounces whole milk
6 ounces grated Romano
3 ounces grated Spanish onion
2 ounces finely diced fresh garlic
2 ounces finely chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves
2 ounces finely chopped fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a baking sheet with olive oil cooking spray.
  • Mix all ingredients thoroughly in large bowl. If mixture seems a little loose add more bread crumbs.
  • Roll meatballs loosely about the size of a golf ball and place on baking sheet. Place into preheated oven for approximately 35 to 40 minutes. Enjoy!

THE BEST MEATBALLS



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I never knew how to make good meatballs until I found this recipe. I normally make mine with just ground beef and they still taste great. I've used the combination of pork, beef and veal and they are equally good. Definitely use fresh bread crumbs and freshly grate your cheese instead of using the canned variety...it really does make a difference.

Provided by Geanine

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound ground beef
½ pound ground veal
½ pound ground pork
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 eggs
1 cup freshly grated Romano cheese
1 ½ tablespoons chopped Italian flat leaf parsley
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 cups stale Italian bread, crumbled
1 ½ cups lukewarm water
1 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Combine beef, veal, and pork in a large bowl. Add garlic, eggs, cheese, parsley, salt and pepper.
  • Blend bread crumbs into meat mixture. Slowly add the water 1/2 cup at a time. The mixture should be very moist but still hold its shape if rolled into meatballs. (I usually use about 1 1/4 cups of water). Shape into meatballs.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Fry meatballs in batches. When the meatball is very brown and slightly crisp remove from the heat and drain on a paper towel. (If your mixture is too wet, cover the meatballs while they are cooking so that they hold their shape better.)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 613.4 calories, Carbohydrate 6.6 g, Cholesterol 148.6 mg, Fat 53.2 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 26.6 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, Sodium 333.1 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

FAMOUS MEATBALLS



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These meatballs are a favorite for any occasion. I made 14 pounds of meatballs for my sister's graduation party and I only had 1 medium container left over. My mother made sloppy joes and needless to say they had a lot left over because everyone loved these meatballs. Guaranteed favorite!

Provided by loves2bake

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Meat and Poultry     Meatball Appetizer Recipes

Time 2h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (13.25 ounce) can pineapple chunks in juice
1 green bell pepper, sliced
½ cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 (3 pound) bag frozen cooked meatballs, thawed

Steps:

  • Pour pineapple chunks with juice into a saucepan. Stir green bell pepper, brown sugar, cornstarch, soy sauce, and lemon juice through the pineapple chunks until sugar and cornstarch dissolve.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 10 minutes.
  • Place meatballs into slow cooker crock; pour pineapple mixture over meatballs.
  • Cook on Medium for 2 hours, stirring every 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 611 calories, Carbohydrate 46.4 g, Cholesterol 188.5 mg, Fat 29.2 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 38.9 g, SaturatedFat 10.4 g, Sodium 587.1 mg, Sugar 27.5 g

MOM'S MEATBALLS



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Scrumptious meatballs from Mom. Mom never browned them first if she was using in her spaghetti sauce. See her recipe for sauce posted in my recipes, recipe #210729. She would drop them in raw and let them simmer for 40 mins. You will have to skim off any excess fat that rises to the top of the sauce if done this way. Or you can saute them first or bake in the oven before adding them to the sauce. No need to skim off any grease if pre-cooked.

Provided by Doozie

Categories     Meat

Time 55m

Yield 25 meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 lbs hamburger
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 eggs
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon oregano

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients together lightly.
  • Add to Mom's Spaghetti Sauce (posted here).
  • Simmer 40 minutes.

BEST EVER MEATBALLS (MOM'S)



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This is a family favourite from generations back , This receipe freezes very well. It is a fabulous make ahead receipe. It is excellent for a potluck or just for a fabulous change. It is a must try. I have never come accross a sweet and sour meetball receipe as great as this one.

Provided by Kimberley Quinlan

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h30m

Yield 15 15, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb hamburger
1 cup onion, chopped
2 cups carrots, grated
3 tablespoons vinegar
1/4 cup lemon juice (approx 1/2 lemon)
1/2 cup Splenda brown sugar blend
1 (8 ounce) can tomato soup
1 cup water
3/4 cup celery, diced
1 onion, chopped
1/2 cup Splenda brown sugar blend
3 tablespoons vinegar
1/4 cup lemon juice, 1/2 Lemon

Steps:

  • Combine first 6 ingredients together. Make into meatballs and fry until brown on all sides.
  • Put meatballs in casserole dish.
  • Last 7 ingredients for sauce: Combine and pour over top.
  • Bake in oven at 350°F for 1 hour.
  • Taste the Wow.
  • Serve with rice or potatoes.

MOM'S FAMOUS MEATBALLS



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Originally from Florence Fiorvante of Jackson Heights, NY. You can make this recipe complete with a tomato sauce, or just follow the instructions through the first step and then add to your own favorite sauce. The meatballs themselves are delicious. Woman's World Magazine, September 28, 2004.

Provided by JackieOhNo

Categories     Meat

Time 1h15m

Yield 2 1/4 quarts of meatballs and sauce

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 cup dry Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
3/4 cup grated romano cheese
2 eggs
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon milk
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1/3 cup chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon sugar

Steps:

  • Combine first 6 ingredients with 1/4 cup basil. Shape into 16 meatballs.
  • In nonstick skillet, heat 1 T. oil over medium heat. Add half of meatballs; cook, turning once, until browned, 3 minutes per side. Remove from pan. Repeat with remaining oil and meatballs. (Stop at this point if you are making your own sauce, add meatballs to your sauce and cook for 45 minutes or so).
  • To skillet add garlic. Cook until lightly browned,1 minute. Stir in tomato paste. Fill paste can halfway with water; stir into mixture.
  • In pot over medium heat combine crushed tomatoes and paste mixture. Stir in sugar and remaining basil. Bring to simmer; add meatballs. Partially cover; cook until meatballs are no longer pink inside, 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1623.9, Fat 87.6, SaturatedFat 35, Cholesterol 451.2, Sodium 3647.8, Carbohydrate 108.8, Fiber 19.4, Sugar 14.1, Protein 109.2

MUM'S SWEDISH MEATBALLS



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Delicious meatballs covered in a fantastic gravy flavored with sherry. This is the dinner most requested by my children on special occasions. Serve with rice.

Provided by Love2BMum

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Scandinavian

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 tablespoons butter
1 onion, chopped
2 slices bread, cubed
1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk, divided
1 ½ pounds ground beef
½ pound ground pork
2 eggs
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon lemon pepper
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil, or as needed
4 cups beef stock
¼ cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup sherry

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion in the melted butter until tender, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Place bread cubes in a bowl; pour 1/2 cup evaporated milk over bread cubes. Set aside until bread cubes absorb milk.
  • Mix ground beef, ground pork, cooked onion, bread cube mixture, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, nutmeg, allspice, salt, lemon pepper, and ground black pepper together in a large bowl. Form mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs.
  • Heat olive oil in the same skillet used for onion over medium-high heat; cook meatballs in the hot oil, turning with tongs, until all sides are browned, 10 to 15 minutes. Pour in beef stock and simmer until meatballs are cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer meatballs to a serving bowl, reserving liquid in the skillet.
  • Remove 1 cup beef stock from skillet; whisk flour into the 1 cup stock until smooth. Pour flour mixture back into skillet, whisking until mixture is smooth. Gradually whisk remaining evaporated milk and sherry into beef stock mixture. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until gravy is warmed and smooth, 5 to 10 minutes. Pour gravy over meatballs to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 458.2 calories, Carbohydrate 16.5 g, Cholesterol 142.2 mg, Fat 30.7 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 12.8 g, Sodium 655.9 mg, Sugar 7.8 g

MOM'S MEATBALLS



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In El Dorado, Arkansas, Dorothy Smith bakes a large batch of moist meatballs that are tender and flavorful. Serve some for dinner and freeze the extras for the two tasty recipes that follow.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 7 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1-1/2 cups chopped onion
1/3 cup ketchup
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
3/4 cup crushed saltines (about 24 crackers)
3 pounds ground beef

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the onion, ketchup, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce and crackers. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls. , Place meatballs on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 10 minutes or until meat is no longer pink; drain. Serve meatballs immediately, or refrigerate or freeze for use in other recipes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 36 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 28mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

FABIO'S MOM'S MEATBALLS



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Make and share this Fabio's Mom's Meatballs recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Brookelynne26

Categories     Meat

Time 30m

Yield 8-10 meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb ground beef
4 ounces whole milk ricotta cheese
1 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 egg
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 shallots, minced
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
salt & fresh cracked pepper
fresh parsley (to garnish)
2 cups marinara sauce

Steps:

  • Place all the above ingredients, except parsley, marinara, and olive oil, in a medium sized bowl and mix thoroughly by hand until they are completely combined and the mixture is uniformly firm.
  • Coat your hands in olive oil, and using your hands form into balls slightly larger than a golf ball.
  • Drop the meatballs into the marinara sauce and add some water so that the sauce can reduce and simmer. Let cook for about 10 minutes on one side.
  • Turn them over, add some more water and cook for another 10 minutes, covering in the sauce with a spoon as they simmer.
  • Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
  • Garnish with chopped parsley, salt and pepper, more shaved parmegiano reggiano and a drizzle of olive oil.

Tips for Making the Best Meatballs

  • Choose the right meat. A combination of ground beef, pork, and veal is ideal, but you can also use all beef or all pork.
  • Soak the bread in milk before adding it to the meatball mixture. This will help the meatballs stay moist and tender.
  • Season the meatball mixture generously with salt, pepper, and garlic. You can also add other herbs and spices, such as oregano, basil, or thyme.
  • Form the meatballs into small, round balls. Make sure they are not too big, or they will not cook evenly.
  • Brown the meatballs in a skillet before simmering them in sauce. This will help them develop a nice crust and keep them from falling apart.
  • Use a good quality tomato sauce. You can make your own or use a store-bought sauce.
  • Simmer the meatballs in the sauce for at least 30 minutes, or until they are cooked through.
  • Serve the meatballs over spaghetti, mashed potatoes, or rice.

Conclusion

Meatballs are a classic dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. Whether you like them simple or saucy, these tips will help you make the best meatballs possible.

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