Craving a taste of delicious, homemade meatballs? Look no further! In this comprehensive guide, we'll delve into the art of creating exceptional meatballs, exploring various culinary traditions and offering practical tips and techniques to elevate your cooking skills. From selecting the finest ingredients to mastering the art of shaping and cooking, we'll share insider secrets to ensure your meatballs are tender, flavorful, and simply irresistible. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will transform your ordinary meatballs into extraordinary culinary creations.
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EASY HOMEMADE MEATBALLS
This is the recipe for easy homemade meatballs that my mother used growing up. I now make them for my family, and my picky husband loves them. Serve with your choice of pasta.
Provided by Donelle
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine beef and egg in a large bowl. Add bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Mix together, but do not overmix, as it will get tough.
- Shape into 1- to 2-inch balls.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook meatballs in the hot skillet until browned and no longer pink in the centers, 3 to 5 minutes per side.
- Meanwhile, heat marinara sauce in a pot over medium-low heat. Add cooked meatballs to sauce and let simmer for added flavor, about 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 525.6 calories, Carbohydrate 44.8 g, Cholesterol 125.8 mg, Fat 25 g, Fiber 7.4 g, Protein 29.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.4 g, Sodium 1180.4 mg, Sugar 20.1 g
THE BEST MEATBALLS YOU'LL EVER HAVE
Very tasty meatballs full of spice and sauteed to perfection. I usually serve mine with spaghetti, but I've also served them with a BBQ sauce and rice on the side.
Provided by BEARNESTA
Categories Main Dish Recipes Meatball Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, mix the ground beef, croutons, sweet onion, egg, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, red pepper flakes, and Cajun seasoning. Form the mixture by hand into meatballs.
- Heat the olive oil and melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Place the meatballs in the skillet, and cook, turning constantly, 20 minutes, or to desired doneness.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 335.8 calories, Carbohydrate 9.7 g, Cholesterol 123.1 mg, Fat 22.5 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 22.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 481.7 mg, Sugar 2.3 g
EXCELLENT MEATBALLS
Provided by Anne Burrell
Categories main-dish
Time 1h23m
Yield 18 to 20 meatballs
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Coat a large saute pan with olive oil, add the onions and bring to a medium-high heat. Season the onions generously with salt and cook for about 5 to 7 minutes. The onions should be very soft and aromatic but have no color. Add the garlic and the crushed red pepper and saute for another 1 to 2 minutes. Turn off heat and allow to cool.
- In a large bowl combine the meats, eggs, Parmigiano, parsley and bread crumbs. It works well to squish the mixture with your hands. Add the onion mixture and season generously with salt and squish some more. Add the water and do 1 final really good squish. The mixture should be quite wet. Test the seasoning of the mix by making a mini hamburger size patty and cooking it. The mixture should taste really good! If it doesn't it is probably missing salt. Add more. Add more anyway.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Shape the meat into desired size. Some people like 'em big some people like 'em small. I prefer meatballs slightly larger than a golf ball. Coat a large saute pan with olive oil and bring to a medium-high heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides. Place them on a cookie sheet and bake them in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes or until the meatballs are cooked all the way through. If using right away, add them to your big pot of marinara sauce. If not using right away, they can be frozen for later use. Serve with pasta and sauce or just eat them straight out of the pot! YUM!
- Coat a large saucepot with olive oil and add the pancetta. Bring the pot to a medium-high heat and cook the pancetta for 4 to 5 minutes. Add the onions, season generously with salt and stir to coat with olive oil. Cook the onions for 6 to 7 minutes stirring frequently. The onions should become very soft and aromatic but have no color. Add the garlic and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes stirring frequently.
- Pass the tomatoes through the food mill. Be sure to pass all of the pulp through the holes leaving only the stems and the seeds, and be sure to scrape the pulp off of the bottom of the food mill. That's all of the big money stuff! Add the tomatoes to the pot and rinse out 1 of the empty tomato cans with water and add that water to the pot (about 2 to 3 cups). Season generously with salt and TASTE IT!!!! Tomatoes take a lot of salt. Season in baby steps and taste every step of the way. Cook the sauce for 2 to 3 hours, stirring occasionally and tasting frequently.
- Use the sauce right away on pasta or for any other tomato sauce need. This sauce can also be cooled and stored in the refrigerator for a few days and freezes really well.
- Yield: 2 quarts
BEST SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS
One evening, we had unexpected company. Since I had the ingredients on hand, I made this spaghetti and meatballs recipe. Everyone raved! This classic recipe makes a big batch and is perfect for entertaining. -Mary Lou Koskella, Prescott, Arizona
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 2h30m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions; saute until softened. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in tomato paste; cook 3-5 minutes. Add next 6 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, for 50 minutes., Combine the first 7 meatball ingredients. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls., In a large skillet, heat canola oil over medium heat. Add meatballs; brown in batches until no longer pink. Drain. Add to sauce; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until flavors are blended, about 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Serve with hot cooked spaghetti.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 519 calories, Fat 18g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 106mg cholesterol, Sodium 1043mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 30g protein.
THE BEST MEATBALLS EVER!
This is an old Italian recipe. There is no frying involved. I guarantee you'll love these melt in your mouth meatballs!
Provided by Dawn Michelle
Categories Meat
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place tomato sauce in large pot on the stove on medium heat.
- Soak crustless bread in medium bowl with the two cups of water about 2 minutes until bread is totally moistened; squeeze out excess water.
- In a large bowl combine bread and all other ingredients except water, mix well with hands until all are combined. Add water if needed.
- Transfer onto plastic wrap and flatten meat to about 1/4 inch (this is an easy method to make meatballs eaqual in size, but optional of course; score meat mixture into 2 inch squares, (like a checker board).
- Roll'em up and place them in sauce.
- Stew in sauce for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 401.3, Fat 24.3, SaturatedFat 9.3, Cholesterol 138.1, Sodium 236.3, Carbohydrate 12.1, Fiber 1, Sugar 1.3, Protein 31.3
HOMEMADE MEATBALLS
What comes to mind when you think of meatballs? Some might remember as far back as Lady and the Tramp and the romantic scene shared over a plate of meatballs. Or you might think of Subway's pretty decent meatball sub with marinara sauce. Some might even think of trips to Ikea and the inevitable plate of Swedish Meatballs that somehow go hand in hand with buying furniture.
Provided by The Cooking Jar
Categories Meatballs
Time 30m
Yield 55 meatballs, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine all the ingredients in a large mixing bowl and mix them together throughly with your hands.
- Scoop out about 1 tablespoon worth of meatball mixture and squeeze it several times to pack it tightly.
- Roll the mixture between the palms of your hands to form a 1 1/2" meatball.
- Arrange each meatball on a baking sheet.
- Bake the meatballs at 425 degrees F for 10-12 minutes.
- Once cooked, remove from oven and place on cooling rack.
- Allow the meatballs to cool down before trying to pick them up or they will break apart.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 378.5, Fat 22.6, SaturatedFat 9.4, Cholesterol 134.8, Sodium 721, Carbohydrate 12.2, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 1.3, Protein 29.7
THE BEST MEATBALLS
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
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
THE BEST HOMEMADE MEATBALLS
I got this recipe from Family Fun Magazine some time ago. I make them often because I freeze the extra and use later in various other recipes. Most recently I found a recipe here called "Lotsa Veggies Meatball Soup" and used them with that recipe and it turned out amazing. They can be served with pasta dishes or with bar-b-que sauce over them as an appetizer. I hope you enjoy them and I wouild love to hear feedback!!!
Provided by ginangino69
Categories Meat
Time 1h
Yield 100 meatballs
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400. Coat 2 large, rimmed baking sheets with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, mix together all the ingredients until well incorporated. Try not to overmix.
- Pinch off a teaspoon or so of the meat mixture and gently roll it into a 1-inch ball. Repeat, arranging the balls 1/2 inch apart on the baking sheets.
- Bake the meatballs until lightly browned and cooked through, 20 to 25 minutes.
- *Eat 'em right away: Toss warm meatballs with your favorite bar-b-que sauce and serve them on toasted sandwich rolls with a side of coleslaw or as an appetizer.
- *Freeze 'em for later: Arrange cooled meatballs evely spaced on a baking sheet and freeze them for 20 minutes. Transfer them to ziplok freezer bags and store them for up to three months.
BEST EASY MEATBALLS
Full of flavor from Italian herbs, Parmesan cheese, and a blend of ground round and Italian sausage, these meatballs have a nice crust thanks to a bit of time in the oven before they're slow-simmered in marinara sauce. They're the perfect complement to Sunday spaghetti!
Provided by NicoleMcmom
Time 2h45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. Spray foil lightly with cooking spray.
- Combine onion, bread crumbs, half-and-half, Parmesan cheese, eggs, egg yolk, garlic, basil, parsley, and oregano in a large bowl; stir until well combined. Add ground round and sausage and sprinkle evenly with salt and pepper. Mix well until just combined.
- Dampen hands with water and form mixture into 18 golf ball-sized meatballs. Arrange meatballs on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until browned, 12 to 15 minutes.
- Transfer meatballs to a large pot and add marinara sauce. Simmer over low heat for at least 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 568.3 calories, Carbohydrate 38.6 g, Cholesterol 178.6 mg, Fat 31.4 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 31.1 g, SaturatedFat 11.6 g, Sodium 1717.9 mg, Sugar 21 g
Tips:
- Use a combination of ground meats: This will give your meatballs a more complex flavor and texture. A good ratio is 50% beef, 25% pork, and 25% veal.
- Soak your bread in milk before adding it to the meatball mixture: This will help to keep the meatballs moist and tender.
- Use fresh herbs and spices: This will give your meatballs a more flavorful taste. Some good choices include parsley, basil, oregano, garlic, and onion.
- Don't overmix the meatball mixture: Overmixing will make the meatballs tough.
- Chill the meatball mixture for at least 30 minutes before cooking: This will help the meatballs to hold their shape.
- Cook the meatballs in a hot oven: This will help to create a crispy crust on the outside of the meatballs while keeping the inside moist and tender.
- Serve the meatballs with your favorite sauce: Marinara sauce, tomato sauce, or Alfredo sauce are all good choices.
Conclusion:
Making homemade meatballs is a great way to create a delicious and satisfying meal. By following these tips, you can make sure that your meatballs are moist, tender, and flavorful. Serve them with your favorite sauce and enjoy!
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