In the culinary world, few things are more comforting and versatile than the classic Italian meatball. These delectable spheres of ground meat, spices, and herbs can be simmered in a rich tomato sauce, baked with gooey cheese, or even grilled to perfection. When it comes to creating the ultimate three-meat Italian meatball, the possibilities are endless. This article will guide you through the essential steps of crafting these mouthwatering meatballs, providing you with tips and tricks to achieve the perfect balance of flavors and textures. Whether you're a novice cook or a seasoned chef, this comprehensive guide will help you create three-meat Italian meatballs that will impress your family and friends.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
THREE-MEAT ITALIAN MEATBALLS
Turkey, beef, and Italian sausage meatballs that go perfectly with your favorite marinara sauce. Serve over pasta!
Provided by Steve
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 1h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Combine ground meat, onion, eggs, bread crumbs, oats, and seasoning in a large bowl. Shape into 2-inch diameter balls.
- Heat enough vegetable oil in a large saute pan to be 1/2 inch deep. Brown meatballs in hot oil for about 5 minutes. Transfer to a glass baking dish.
- Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 635.4 calories, Carbohydrate 12.8 g, Cholesterol 145 mg, Fat 50.9 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 31.8 g, SaturatedFat 12.2 g, Sodium 662.9 mg, Sugar 1.7 g
THREE MEAT MEATBALLS
Make and share this Three Meat Meatballs recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Charlotte J
Categories Meatballs
Time 1h
Yield 100 meatballs
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Coat 2 large rimmed baking sheets with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, mix together all the ingredients until well incorporated but not over-mixed.
- Pinch off a teaspoon or so of meat mixture and roll into 1 inch balls.
- Repeat, arranging the balls 1/2 inch apart on baking sheets.
- Bake until lightly browned and cooked through, 20 - 25 minutes.
- Eat right away or place pan in freezer, when frozen transfer to zip-lock bag and keep up to 3 months.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 35.3, Fat 2.3, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 16.6, Sodium 69.6, Carbohydrate 0.6, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.1, Protein 2.9
ROASTED ITALIAN MEATBALLS
Provided by Ina Garten
Categories main-dish
Time 1h
Yield 10 servings (30 to 32 meatballs)
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line two sheet pans with parchment paper.
- Place the sirloin, pork, and veal in a large mixing bowl and lightly break up the meats with a fork and your fingertips. Add the bread crumbs, Pecorino, Parmesan, garlic, parsley, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Add the eggs, wine, and 3/4 cup water and combine lightly but thoroughly.
- Measure out 2-ounce portions of the mixture (I use a rounded 1 3/4-inch ice cream scoop) and roll each lightly into a ball. Place one inch apart on the prepared sheet pans. Brush the meatballs with the olive oil.
- Bake the meatballs for 25 to 30 minutes, until lightly browned. Pour the marinara into a large pot and bring to a simmer. Carefully add the meatballs and simmer for 10 minutes, until heated through.
- To serve with polenta, spoon a puddle of creamy Parmesan polenta on one side of each dinner plate. Spoon 1 or 2 meatballs plus a puddle of tomato sauce on the other side, allowing them to combine in the center of the plate. To serve with spaghetti, distribute among shallow pasta bowls. Spoon the meatballs and sauce onto the pasta. Sprinkle with extra Parmesan and serve hot.
- Place the chicken stock in a large saucepan. Add the garlic and cook over medium-high heat until the stock comes to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and very slowly whisk in the cornmeal, whisking constantly to make sure there are no lumps. Switch to a wooden spoon, add the salt and pepper, and simmer, stirring almost constantly, for 10 minutes, until thick. Be sure to scrape the bottom of the pan thoroughly while you're stirring. Off the heat, stir in the Parmesan, creme fraiche, and butter. Taste for seasonings and serve hot with extra Parmesan cheese to sprinkle on top.
ITALIAN MEAT SAUCE WITH MEATBALLS
This chunky, meaty sauce has a bit of heat from the sausage and red pepper. It's delicious served over pasta.-Jane McMillan, Dania Beach
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 4h40m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook the sausage, onion and pepper over medium heat until sausage is no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a 4-qt. slow cooker. Add the meatballs, tomato sauce, tomatoes, tomato paste, Parmesan cheese blend, garlic and seasonings. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until hot and bubbly., Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Cook 15 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Serve with pasta.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 326 calories, Fat 21g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 1287mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 21g protein.
AUTHENTIC ITALIAN MEATBALLS
Meatball recipes are often challenged by chefs who claim, "Mine are the best!" Even though my meatballs ARE the best, I will make no such claim. Try them for yourself! This meatball recipe was given to me by my father who got it from a little old lady from Italy that he knew. It's amazing that she gave up her recipe to him, but I sure am glad she did!
Provided by InMemoryofBrats
Categories Meat
Time 3h20m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients in a large bowl by hand.
- Use your bare hands for best results.
- Roll meatballs to about the size of a golf ball. (wet your hands to prevent the meat from sticking to them while rolling the meat balls).
- Drop raw meatballs into large (I use a stock pot) pot of sauce.
- (I have an incredible sauce recipe {#92096} I use for my meatballs).
- Simmer for about 3 hours.
GREAT-GRANDMA'S ITALIAN MEATBALLS
My great-grandmother started this easy meatball recipe with our family. We use ground beef and turkey for these meatballs, and the flavor's so good, you won't miss the extra calories. -Audrey Colantino, Winchester, Massachusetts
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. In a small skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 3-4 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Cool slightly., In a large bowl, combine bread crumbs, cheese, eggs, seasonings and onion mixture. Add turkey and beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls., Place meatballs on a rack coated with cooking spray in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake until lightly browned and cooked through, 18-22 minutes. If desired, serve with pasta and pasta sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 271 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 125mg cholesterol, Sodium 569mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your meatballs.
- Mix the meatball ingredients gently. Overmixing can make the meatballs tough.
- Form the meatballs into uniform sizes. This will help them cook evenly.
- Brown the meatballs in a hot skillet before adding them to the sauce. This will help seal in the flavor and prevent the meatballs from falling apart.
- Simmer the meatballs in the sauce for at least 30 minutes. This will allow the flavors to meld and the meatballs to become tender.
- Serve the meatballs with your favorite pasta or bread.
Conclusion:
These three-meat Italian meatballs are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a meal that your whole family will love. So next time you're looking for a hearty and flavorful dish, give these meatballs a try.
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