Best 10 Savory Meatballs Recipes

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There's nothing quite like a hearty and flavorful savory meatball. Whether you're serving them as an appetizer, main course, or in a sandwich, these little orbs of deliciousness are sure to be a hit. With so many different ways to make them, the options are endless. From classic Italian meatballs to spicy Asian meatballs, there's a recipe out there for everyone. In this article, we'll explore some of the most popular savory meatball recipes and provide tips on how to make the perfect meatball.

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

STARR'S SAVORY MEATBALLS



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This is my version of meatballs based on experimentation from several different recipes, including my mother's. I like to use these in spaghetti sauce, of course, but they're also delicious in my meatball subs. You can double or triple the recipe - sky's the limit! - and freeze.

Provided by Superstarr

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatball Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 pounds ground beef
1 small onion, diced
¼ cup dry bread crumbs, or as needed
¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 eggs, slightly beaten
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Mix together the ground beef, onion, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, eggs, garlic, oregano, basil, thyme, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until just combined. Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions, then roll each of those portions into 4 meatballs. Arrange the meatballs on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 516.2 calories, Carbohydrate 10.1 g, Cholesterol 239.3 mg, Fat 31.8 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 44.9 g, SaturatedFat 12.5 g, Sodium 916.5 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

SAVORY MEATBALLS



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A neighbor shared this recipe with me at a block party back in the '60s. It's been a favorite of my family's and is easy to fix for a large group.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 medium onion, chopped
2 teaspoons ground mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/3 cup cornmeal
3/4 cup whole milk
2 pounds ground beef
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1-1/2 cups water

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 2-in. balls. In a large skillet, brown meatballs in batches in oil over medium-high heat. , Place in a 2-qt. baking dish. Combine soup and water; pour over meatballs. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in meatballs reads 160°.

Nutrition Facts :

SAVORY TURKEY-RICOTTA MEATBALLS



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I'm not one to usually do turkey in my meatballs, but I saw this recipe in the recent issue of Cooking Light and decided to try since they are lower in fat. These can be used in spaghetti, substitute for beef in Stroganoff, or serve as as appetizer with warmed marinara dip, as the magazine suggests. Ricotta helps keep the lean ground turkey breast moist. Prepare them in advance, if you like, and store in the freezer for up to three months.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     High Protein

Time 35m

Yield 18 meatballs, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb ground turkey breast
1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
1 egg
1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Combine ground turkey breast with the other ingredients in a bowl and then shape mixture into about 18 meatballs.
  • Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Coat pan with cooking spray.
  • Add meatballs, and brown on all sides.
  • Remove from skillet; transfer to a broiler pan coated with cooking spray, and bake for 15 minutes or until done.
  • To freeze: Follow cooking directions, then allow meatballs to cool to room temperature.
  • Place on a baking sheet, making sure they don't touch one another, and place in the freezer for an hour.
  • Next, transfer hardened meatballs to an airtight container, and store in the freezer.
  • Thaw meatballs in the refrigerator, then bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes or untinl heated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240.6, Fat 5.1, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 126.4, Sodium 356.1, Carbohydrate 11.6, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 1, Protein 34.9

SAVORY SWEET-AND-SOUR MEATBALLS



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Looking for a savory recipe that combines a hint of pineapple and a dash of soy sauce? These meatballs contrast those flavors in a delightful way. My husband and two young sons request them often. -Joyce Penney of St. Mary's, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks
1 egg
1 cup soft bread crumbs
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 teaspoons canola oil
2 large green peppers
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 cup cider vinegar
3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
6 cups hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • Drain pineapple, reserving 1/2 cup juice (discarding remaining juice or save for another use). Set the juice and pineapple aside. In a large bowl, combine the egg, bread crumbs, garlic, salt and pepper. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 40 meatballs., In a nonstick skillet, brown meatballs in oil; drain. Cut green peppers into chunks. Add broth, peppers and reserved pineapple to meatballs. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5-7 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine sugar and cornstarch. Stir in the vinegar, soy sauce and reserved pineapple juice until smooth. Add to meatball mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 456 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 755mg sodium, Carbohydrate 66g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

PATSY'S SAVORY MEATBALLS



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Looking for a delicious, easy-to-make dish? Chef Salvatore (Sal) Scognamillo, co-owner and third-generation executive chef of the world-renowned Patsy's restaurant, shares his tasty take on an Italian staple.

Provided by Cucina Casalingo

Categories     European

Time 35m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 lbs chopped veal
1 whole egg
1 egg yolk
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons grated romano cheese
salt and pepper
chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 pinch oregano

Steps:

  • Mix thoroughly and form into 2½-inch meatballs.
  • Preheat olive oil in skillet to 350 degrees (oil should cover half the meatball when frying).
  • Fry meatballs in olive oil, 2 minutes on each side.
  • Take out of oil.
  • Place the meatballs in simmering tomato sauce and cook another 10-15 minutes.

SAVORY ITALIAN MEATBALLS OR MEATLOAF



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You'll have enough juicy meatballs for everyone, and they will keep coming back for more. Make the meatloaf instead and your guests will be in awe of your culinary skills.

Provided by NormCooks

Categories     Meat

Time 2h5m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 lbs ground beef
1/2 cup Italian style breadcrumbs
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup finely chopped bell pepper
1 lb hot Italian sausage (optional)
2 tablespoons emeril's italian spice essence
3 (26 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce

Steps:

  • Wash your hands.
  • Form your ground beef into a tube on a large cutting board. Cut a slice down the middle of the tube forming a pocket along it's length.
  • Remove the Italian Sausage (optional) from casing and place it into the pocket, then sprinkle all other ingredients over it (except the Spaghetti Sauce).
  • Knead your ground beef tube with your hands until all ingredients are mixed thoroughly.
  • Form your meatballs rolling them with the palms of your hands.
  • If you are making meatloaf instead of meatballs, form your meatloaf tightly and bake it on a broiler pan (so the grease will drain through the holes) at 350 degrees for 30-45 minutes. During the last 10 minutes of cooking, pour your favorite Spaghetti Sauce over your meatloaf. When the meatloaf is done, it is ready to serve.
  • Place your meatballs on tin foil in a large roasting pan. Roast at 350 degrees for about 35 minutes. This recipe makes about 50 meatballs. You may need to use 2 roasting pans depending on your pan size. Remove from oven when done.
  • Pour your sauce (I always use Paul Newman's Sockarooni Sauce) into a crockpot until it is about 1/2 full. Add your meatballs and cover with a bit more sauce. Freeze any extra meatballs or set them aside in your fridge for a second serving later.
  • Set your crockpot on high. Your meatballs will be ready to serve in about 1 hour.
  • Try to keep the crowd back once word spreads about the juicy Italian flavor. Whatver else is happening at your party, a line will always be formed in front of your meatballs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343.5, Fat 19.9, SaturatedFat 7.1, Cholesterol 77.1, Sodium 657.6, Carbohydrate 15.7, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 10.8, Protein 23.8

MEATBALLS .... SAVORY MEATBALLS IN GRAVY



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When I was in Boy Scouts Troop 34 in Sandusky, Ohio, we use to get kitchen detail and got to make out own menu. This is one that was on the request all the time when we went camping on the weekends!

Provided by Timothy H.

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 7-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 lbs ground beef
3 tablespoons onions, minced
1/2-1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
2 eggs
1/4-1/2 cup flour
2 tablespoons butter
2 cups beef bouillon
1 bay leaf

Steps:

  • In a large bowl mix the ground beef, onion, Salt TO TASTE, pepper, nutmeg and eggs. Shape into 2 inch balls and roll in the flour. Brown on all sides in the butter of a skillet.
  • Add 11/2 cups of the bouillon and the bay leaf. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Mix 1/4 cup flour with the remaining 1/2 cup bouillon, stirring until smooth.
  • Stir into the mixture and stirring gently until thick. Remove the bay leaf and serve hot.

PENNE WITH SAVORY TURKEY MEATBALLS



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Categories     Pasta     turkey     Sauté     Quick & Easy

Yield serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups button mushrooms, cleaned and cut in half
2 tbsp. butter
2 lbs. ground turkey
2 cups unseasoned bread crumbs
1/2 cup grated parmesan
1/2 cup yellow onion, grated
2 tbsp. fresh basil, chopped or 2 tsp. dried basil flakes
2 gloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper
1/4 tsp. salt
2 large eggs
2 1/2 tbsp. olive oil
3/4 cup dry white wine
4 cups penne pasta, cooked according to directions on package

Steps:

  • 1) Heat 2 tbsp. butter in large skillet over medium-high heat and begin to saute mushrooms. 2) Meanwhile, combine the turkey, parmesan, 1 1/2 cup bread crumbs, grated onion, basil, garlic, pine nuts, salt and pepper in a large bowl and mix well. Mix in eggs. 3) Form the turkey mixture into 20-22 2-inch round balls and lightly roll each in the remaining bread crumbs. 4) Remove mushrooms from skillet and add olive oil. Cook meatballs in two small batches until brown on all sides (about 5 minutes per batch). Add additional oil if neccessary. Remove the meatballs from the skillet and keep warm. 5) Add wine to the skillet and scrape all the browned bits from the bottom. Add the cooked pasta, the mushrooms and the meatballs back into the skillet, reduce the heat and simmer for 3-5 more minutes to warm thoroughly. Serve with grated parmesan.

SAVORY ASIAN MEATBALLS



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Very easy dish to make, can be made day ahead and placed in a crockpot to stay warm during a party or served at room temperature. So tasty, these won't last long on the party table. Recipe will make approx 32 1" meatballs or 40+ 3/4" meatballs.

Provided by Alida Nattress

Categories     Meat Appetizers

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 lb ground beef
1/2 onion, fine dice
3 Tbsp basil leaves, finely shredded
3 Tbsp soy sauce, low sodium
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 tsp rice vinegar
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp gr black pepper
PLUM SAUCE
18 oz plum preserves, jar
1/2 c soy sauce, low sodium
1/2 c brown sugar, light
2 tsp rice vinegar
1 tsp hot sauce

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix beef, onion, basil leaves, soy sauce, vinegar, beaten egg, salt & pepper in medium size mixing bowl. Form meatballs with 1 tbsp size scoops and place on lightly oiled sheeetpan. Bake about 20 minutes. Spoon meatballs into serving bowl and allow to sit for 10 minutes before serving.
  • 2. Plum Sauce: Place preserves, soy sauce, hot sauce, rice vinegar, and brown sugar into small saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir the contents often to help the brown sugar to dissolve and the preservatives to liquify. Allow sauce to go just to a soft boil, lower heat, and continue heating for about 10 minutes so it reduces slightly. Remove from heat and allow to cool at least 10 minutes.
  • 3. When sauce has slightly cooled, pour 1/2 of the sauce over the meatballs and gently mix well. Add more sauce if needed or reserve for future use.

SWEET AND SAVORY MEATBALLS RECIPE



Sweet and Savory Meatballs Recipe image

Provided by KBlacksmith

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 jar Harry & David Pepper and onion relish
4 Tbsp Harry & David Raspberry Chipotle Grilling sauce
1 box Harry & David Meatballs

Steps:

  • Defrost meatballs by microwaving for 2-3 minutes. Mix Pepper and Onion Relish and the Raspberry Chipotle Grilling sauce in crockpot. Heat for 5 minutes while stirring. Add the meatballs and warm for 30 minutes, adding a Tbsp. of water as needed to keep the sauce fluid. Serve and enjoy.

Tips:

  • Use a combination of ground meats: This will give your meatballs a more complex flavor and texture. Ground beef, pork, and lamb are all good choices.
  • Add some bread crumbs or oats to the meatball mixture: This will help to bind the meatballs together and keep them from becoming dry.
  • Season the meatball mixture well: Use a variety of spices and herbs to create a flavorful meatball. Some good choices include garlic, onion, oregano, basil, and thyme.
  • Cook the meatballs thoroughly: Meatballs should be cooked until they are no longer pink in the center. This can be done by baking, frying, or simmering them in sauce.
  • Serve the meatballs with your favorite sauce: Meatballs can be served with a variety of sauces, such as tomato sauce, marinara sauce, or gravy. You can also add meatballs to soups and stews.

Conclusion:

Meatballs are a versatile and delicious dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. They are perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal or for a special occasion dinner. With so many different recipes to choose from, you are sure to find a meatball recipe that you will love.

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