Best 8 The Meatball Shop Recipes

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Are you craving a delectable and satisfying culinary experience that tantalizes your taste buds? Look no further than "The Meatball Shop," a renowned establishment celebrated for its exceptional meatballs. Embark on a journey of flavor as we delve into the secrets behind crafting the ultimate meatball dish. Whether you prefer classic preparations or innovative culinary twists, this article will guide you through the process of creating unforgettable meatballs that will leave a lasting impression on your palate. Prepare to be captivated by the artistry of meatball-making as we explore the finest recipes and techniques to ensure your meatballs steal the show at any gathering or meal.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

THE MEATBALL SHOP'S CLASSIC BEEF MEATBALLS



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The Meatball Shop's Classic Beef Meatballs

Provided by The Rachael Ray Staff

Number Of Ingredients 22

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 pounds 80% lean ground beef
1 cup ricotta cheese
2 large eggs
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon ground fennel
4 cups classic tomato sauce
1/4 cup olive oil
1 onion
finely diced
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried
2 garlic cloves
roughly chopped
2 teaspoons salt or to taste
2 tablespoons tomato paste
Two 26-ounce boxes Pomi Chopped Tomatoes or two 28-ounch cans whole plum tomatoes
chopped with their liquid

Steps:

  • For the Meatballs: Preheat the oven to 450F
  • Drizzle the olive oil into a 9 x 13-inch baking dish and use your hand to evenly coat the entire surface
  • Set aside
  • Combine the ground beef, ricotta, eggs, bread crumbs, parsley, oregano, salt, red pepper flakes, and fennel in a large mixing bowl and mix by hand until thoroughly incorporated
  • Roll the mixture into round, golf ball-size meatballs (about 1 1/2 inches), making sure to pack the meat firmly
  • Place the balls in the prepared baking dish, being careful to line them up snugly and in even rows vertically and horizontally to form a grid
  • The meatballs should be touching one another
  • Roast for 20 minutes, or until the meatballs are firm and cooked through
  • A meat thermometer inserted into the center of a meatball should read 165F
  • While the meatballs are roasting, heat the tomato sauce in a small saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring often
  • When the meatballs are firm and fully cooked, remove them from the oven and drain the excess grease from the pan
  • Pour the tomato sauce over them
  • Return the meatballs to the oven and continue roasting for another 15 minutes
  • For the Classic Tomato Sauce: Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat
  • Add the onions, bay leaf, oregano, garlic, and salt and cook, stirring often, until the onions are soft and translucent, about 10 minutes
  • Add the tomato paste and continue cooking for 5 minutes
  • Add the tomatoes and stir constantly until the sauce begins to boil
  • Lower the heat and simmer for 1 hour, stirring every 5 minutes or so to prevent the sauce on the bottom of the pot from burning
  • Taste and season with additional salt, if desired
  • Remove the bay leaf before serving

MEATBALL SHOP CLASSIC MEATBALL



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Categories     Beef     Dinner

Yield 8 people

Number Of Ingredients 21

For the Meatballs:
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 pounds 80% lean ground beef
1 cup ricotta cheese
2 large eggs
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon ground fennel
4 cups classic tomato sauce
For the Classic Tomato Sauce:
1/4 cup olive oil
1 onion, finely diced
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried
2 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
2 teaspoons salt or to taste
2 tablespoons tomato paste
Two 26-ounce boxes Pomi Chopped Tomatoes or two 28-ounch cans whole plum tomatoes, chopped with their liquid

Steps:

  • For the Meatballs: Preheat the oven to 450F. Drizzle the olive oil into a 913-inch baking dish and use your hand to evenly coat the entire surface. Set aside. Combine the ground beef, ricotta, eggs, bread crumbs, parsley, oregano, salt, red pepper flakes, and fennel in a large mixing bowl and mix by hand until thoroughly incorporated. Roll the mixture into round, golf ball-size meatballs (about 1 1/2 inches), making sure to pack the meat firmly. Place the balls in the prepared baking dish, being careful to line them up snugly and in even rows vertically and horizontally to form a grid. The meatballs should be touching one another. Roast for 20 minutes, or until the meatballs are firm and cooked through. A meat thermometer inserted into the center of a meatball should read 165F. While the meatballs are roasting, heat the tomato sauce in a small saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring often. When the meatballs are firm and fully cooked, remove them from the oven and drain the excess grease from the pan. Pour the tomato sauce over them. Return the meatballs to the oven and continue roasting for another 15 minutes. For the Classic Tomato Sauce: Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onions, bay leaf, oregano, garlic, and salt and cook, stirring often, until the onions are soft and translucent, about 10 minutes. Add the tomato paste and continue cooking for 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes and stir constantly until the sauce begins to boil. Lower the heat and simmer for 1 hour, stirring every 5 minutes or so to prevent the sauce on the bottom of the pot from burning. Taste and season with additional salt, if desired. Remove the bay leaf before serving. - See more at: http://www.rachaelrayshow.com/recipe/13553_The_Meatball_Shop_s_Classic_Beef_Meatballs/#sthash.ZevcX4t8.dpuf

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

THE MEATBALL SHOP'S REUBEN BALLS RECIPE



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Make and share this The Meatball Shop's Reuben Balls Recipe recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Miss V

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 45m

Yield 30 meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup ketchup
1/3 cup sweet pickle (Gherkin, chopped)
1/3 cup whole milk
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons caraway seeds
1 lb corned beef, finely diced
1 lb ground pork
1/4 cup sauerkraut (chopped, squeezed to remove as much liquid as possible)
3/4 lb swiss cheese (grated with a large box grater)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon caraway seed
2 slices rye bread (, finely diced)
5 eggs
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°. Combine all ingredients except olive oil in a large mixing bowl and mix by hand until thoroughly blended.
  • 2. Drizzle olive oil into a large baking dish (9 by 13 inches), coating the entire surface evenly (use your hand to spread the oil).
  • 3. Roll the mixture into round 1½-inch meatballs, making sure to pack the meat firmly.
  • 4. Place meatballs into the oiled baking dish so they are lined up evenly in rows and each is touching its four neighbors in the grid.
  • 5. Roast meatballs in oven until firm and cooked through, about 22 minutes.
  • 6. Allow meatballs to cool for 5 minutes before removing from the tray.
  • 7. Serve with Thousand Island dressing.
  • The Meatball Shop.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183.7, Fat 13.8, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 69.5, Sodium 562.9, Carbohydrate 5, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 1.9, Protein 9.9

MASTERING THE MEATBALL



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Whether you're making sub sandwiches or hot pasta family-pleasers, Mastering the Meatball is a must! Here's how.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 30m

Yield Makes 4 doz. or 12 servings, four meatballs each.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 lb. extra lean ground beef
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup dry bread crumbs
3/4 cup KRAFT Barbecue Sauce, any flavor
1/4 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
2 tsp. garlic powder

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F.
  • Mix all ingredients just until blended.
  • Shape into 48 meatballs, each about 1 inch in diameter. Place in 15x10x1-inch baking pan.
  • Bake 20 min. or until cooked through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Sodium 320 mg, Carbohydrate 14 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 7 g, Protein 12 g

EASY HOMEMADE MEATBALLS



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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

1 pound ground beef
1 egg
½ cup Italian-seasoned bread crumbs
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
4 tablespoons garlic powder
2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 (28 ounce) jar marinara sauce

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 MEATBALL SHOP'S SPICY PORK MEATBALLS



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From the book, THE MEATBALL SHOP COOKBOOK by Daniel Holzman and Michael Chernow. To pickle your own cherry peppers see recipe #475540. Serve with your favorite sauce.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Pork

Time 35m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 lbs pork shoulder, ground (I have the butcher gind it twice)
1 tablespoon salt plus 1 teaspoon salt
4 jarred hot cherry peppers, minced
1/4 cup hot cherry pepper pickling liquid
4 slices fresh white bread, minced
3 large eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450°F Drizzle the olive oil into a 9×13-inch baking dish and use your hand to evenly coat the entire surface. Set aside.
  • Combine the ground pork, salt, cherry peppers, pickling liquid, bread and eggs in a large mixing bowl and mix by hand just until incorporated. Don't over do it or the meatballs will become tough.
  • Roll the mixture into round, golf ball-size meatballs (about 1 1/2 inches).
  • Place the meatballs in the prepared baking dish, being careful to line them up snugly and in even rows vertically and horizontally to form a grid. The meatballs should be touching one another.
  • Roast for 20 minutes or until the meatballs are firm and cooked through. A meat thermometer inserted into the center of a meatball should read 165°F.
  • Allow the meatballs to cool for 5 minutes in the baking dish before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 488.7, Fat 34.8, SaturatedFat 11, Cholesterol 200.3, Sodium 1384.5, Carbohydrate 11.3, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 2.4, Protein 30.9

CLASSIC BEEF MEATBALLS



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Ricotta cheese helps to make these meatballs moist and delicious in this popular recipe from Daniel Holzman and Michael Chernow's "The Meatball Shop Cookbook."

Provided by Martha Stewart

Yield Makes about 2 dozen 1 1/2-inch meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 pounds 80 percent lean ground beef
1 cup ricotta cheese
2 large eggs
1/2 cup dried breadcrumbs
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano (or 1 teaspoon dried)
2 teaspoons coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon ground fennel
4 cups Classic Tomato Sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Drizzle olive oil into a 9-by 13-inch baking dish; using your hand, evenly coat entire surface. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, use your hands to mix together beef, ricotta, eggs, breadcrumbs, parsley, oregano, salt, red-pepper flakes, and fennel until fully incorporated. Roll mixture into firmly packed 1 1/2-inch balls.
  • Place meatballs in prepared baking dish, taking care to line them up snugly so that they are touching one another in even rows vertically and horizontally to form a grid. Transfer baking dish to oven. Bake until meatballs are firm and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of a meatball reads 165 degrees.
  • Meanwhile, heat tomato sauce in a small saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring frequently.
  • Remove meatballs from oven and carefully drain excess grease from pan. Pour heated sauce over meatballs and return to oven; cook for 15 minutes more. Serve.

Tips:

  • Choose the right meat: Use a combination of ground beef and pork for the best flavor and texture. You can also use ground lamb or veal, if desired.
  • Use fresh bread crumbs: Stale bread crumbs will make your meatballs tough. If you don't have fresh bread crumbs, you can make your own by toasting slices of bread and then grinding them in a food processor.
  • Don't overmix the meat: Overmixing will make the meatballs tough. Mix the ingredients just until they are combined.
  • Brown the meatballs before simmering them: Browning the meatballs will help to keep them moist and flavorful. You can brown them in a skillet or in the oven.
  • Use a flavorful sauce: The sauce is what really makes the meatballs special. Choose a sauce that you love and that will complement the flavor of the meatballs.

Conclusion:

Making meatballs is a great way to use up leftover meat and bread crumbs. They're also a delicious and versatile dish that can be served with a variety of sauces and sides. With a little practice, you'll be able to make perfect meatballs every time.

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