Best 8 Tiny Little Meatballs Recipes

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Are you looking for a fun and delicious way to spice up your next meal? Tiny little meatballs, also known as albondigas, are a tasty and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Whether you're serving them as an appetizer, main course, or even a snack, these bite-sized morsels of meat are sure to be a hit. With their tender texture and flavorful sauce, tiny little meatballs are a great way to add some excitement to your next meal.

Let's cook with our recipes!

MINI MEATBALLS



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I don't remember where I found this recipe - I've made it so often, I've memorized it. The trick to these meatballs is to only plan to use half of them - that's all I ever have left by the time I'm ready to put them in something else. It's the only time I've ever had ground beef melt in my mouth.

Provided by Seedbeads

Categories     Meat

Time 20m

Yield 40-48 meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb ground beef
1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix really well.
  • Roll meat into 1" balls- at this point, you can either continue or freeze them for later use, providing your beef wasn't pre-frozen.
  • Arrange the meatballs on a rack over a foil-lined pan (for easy clean-up).
  • Bake in a 400ºF oven for about 10 minutes, or until meatballs are browned- you can also freeze them at this point, or use them in other dishes (or just eat them plain).

TINY MEATBALLS



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Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

Extra-virgin olive oil, for cooking and drizzling
1/2 cup grated onion (grated on the large holes of a box grater)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 clove garlic, grated on a rasp grater
1/2 cup bread cubes (small dice)
1/2 cup whole milk
1 pound ground beef or lamb
1 large egg
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch grated nutmeg
All-purpose flour, for dusting
Canola oil, for frying
Torn fresh mint leaves, for garnish
Zest of 1 lemon plus 2 lemons, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in a medium saute pan or skillet over medium heat. Add the grated onion and a pinch of salt and cook until the onion begins to release some moisture and soften, about 2 minutes. Add the grated garlic and cook until softened. Remove from the heat and let cool.
  • Soak the bread in the milk in a small bowl for 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Combine the onion and garlic mixture with the ground meat in a large bowl. Add the egg. Squeeze out the bread, discarding the milk, and add the bread to the meat mixture along with the oregano, coriander, cumin, cinnamon and nutmeg. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Mix the ingredients with your hands until they are evenly distributed. Form meatballs right away or cover and refrigerate until ready to use, up to 1 day.
  • Put some flour in a bowl or pie plate. Form the meat mixture into balls a little bit smaller than golf balls. (This is easier to do with wet hands.) Roll them in the flour, shaking off any excess.
  • Add enough canola oil to come up a third of the way in a large shallow saute pan or skillet and heat over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, pan-fry the meatballs in batches, turning once, until cooked through but still moist inside, about 5 minutes. (Cut one open if you are unsure of doneness.) Remove to a plate lined with a paper towel to drain.
  • Arrange the meatballs on a serving platter. Grind some fresh pepper over the top, then sprinkle on some torn mint leaves and the lemon zest. Drizzle with some olive oil and a sprinkle of salt. Serve the lemon wedges on the side.

MINI MEATBALLS



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Shape these tiny meatballs, then freeze for up to 3 months. There's no need to thaw before using; they will cook quickly right out of the freezer.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Beef Recipes     Ground Beef Recipes

Time 20m

Yield Makes 40

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound lean ground beef
2 slices bacon (2 ounces), finely chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon plain dried breadcrumbs
1 large egg
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine beef, bacon, parsley, garlic, Parmesan, breadcrumbs, egg, nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Shape mixture into 40 meatballs.
  • Arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet or on 2 large plates. Freeze 1 hour. Once frozen, transfer to an airtight container or resealable plastic bag; label and date.
  • To use the meatballs straight from the freezer, preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place meatballs on a rimmed baking sheet and bake until cooked through, about 15 minutes.

TINY LITTLE MEATBALLS !



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These little meatballs are worth making and freezing... When you are in a hurry... just have them thawed out and add to some pasta and sauce, sandwiches, soups and stews... the possibilities are endless!!! Remember to always Play With Your Food...!!! XO

Provided by Colleen Sowa @colleenlucky7

Categories     Beef

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 pound(s) pork sausage
1 1/2 pound(s) ground beef
1 1/2 pound(s) ground turkey
1/2 teaspoon(s) cayenne pepper
2 teaspoon(s) garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon(s) each: salt, pepper, italian seasoning
1 tablespoon(s) basil, dried
5 large eggs
1 1/2 - sleves of saltine crackers (crushed very well)
2 large onions (minced very fine)
1 large bell pepper (any color... but i like red) (minced fine)

Steps:

  • Mix all together very well. Leave sit in the refrigerator for 10 minutes.
  • Using a teaspoon, make 1/2 - inch size meat balls. Put them in a skillet with a little olive oil. Cook until browned. Set on a baking sheet, when baking sheet is full, put it in a 350 degree oven for 10 minutes. Repeat until all are done.
  • **** Let cool. Put some into 1 quart zipper bags. Freeze. When you need them, thaw completely before useing.
  • **** Use these meatballs on pizzas, in spaghetti, or in soups. **** My 3 year old grandson likes to make "baby meatball sandwiches"

DORA RICCI'S TINY MEATBALLS



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Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     dinner, sauces and gravies, main course

Time 35m

Yield Four servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound ground veal, or a combination of ground veal and ground pork
1 cup freshly grated bread crumbs
2 tablespoons grated pecorino cheese
2 tablespoons minced parsley
1 clove garlic, finely minced
1 egg
1 1/2 to 2 cups extra-virgin olive oil
1 small white onion, peeled and sliced thinly
8 canned plum tomatoes, drained
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon minced fresh herbs, like basil, mint or oregano, or a combination

Steps:

  • Combine the meat, bread crumbs, cheese, parsley, garlic and egg in a bowl, but do not overmix.
  • In a pan, heat all but two tablespoons of the oil to 370 degrees. Meanwhile, form the meat mixture into little balls, no more than about of an inch in diameter. When the oil is hot, fry a few at a time until they are brown on all sides and then drain them on paper towels.
  • In a saute pan, soften the onion in the remaining oil for 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes and use a fork to smash them, continuing to cook until the sauce is thick, about 7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Puree the sauce in a food processor. Return to the pan, add the meatballs and let them bubble gently over medium-low heat for 3 mintues. Just before serving, stir in the fresh herbs.

QUICK AND SIMPLE MEATBALLS



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Keep a batch of these meatballs in your freezer for an easy weeknight meal. This simple meatball recipe can be used for pizzas, sub sandwiches, in soups and more. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 24 meatballs.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 large eggs
1/4 cup water
1 small onion, finely chopped
1-1/3 cups soft bread crumbs
2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds ground beef

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, combine eggs, water, onion, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic and seasonings; mix well. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls. Place meatballs on greased racks in shallow baking pans. Bake, uncovered, until no longer pink, 15-18 minutes. , Freeze option: Freeze cooled meatballs in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in the microwave.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276 calories, Fat 17g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 122mg cholesterol, Sodium 533mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 24g protein.

LITTLE MEATBALLS



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Make and share this Little Meatballs recipe from Food.com.

Provided by misstasty

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 35 meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 10

500 g ground lamb or 500 g ground beef
2 zucchini
1 onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 red chile, finely chopped (go on, make it 2)
2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 egg
1/2 cup dried breadcrumbs
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • grate the zucchini and squeeze out the moisture. add all the other ingredients and mix together with your hands. the consistency should be quite firm - add more breadcrumbs if needed.
  • shape into mini burgers taking a small handful at a time or use a heaped teaspoon of the mixture and roll into balls.
  • put on a baking tray lined with baking paper and bake in the oven at 180C for 20 minutes until browned. serve with mint sauce.
  • makes 35 meatballs or 12 mini burgers.
  • the mint sauce: mash together 1 clove of garlic and a small handful of mint leaves to a paste in a pestle. add the juice of one lemon and mash some more. mix in 3/4 of a cup of thick natural yoghurt and add salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 52.6, Fat 3.6, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 16.5, Sodium 23.2, Carbohydrate 2, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.5, Protein 3

MINI MEATBALL SUBS



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These are great for entertaining: a meatball with sauce and mozzarella cheese between a little roll.

Provided by Karen

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Meat and Poultry     Meatball Appetizer Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound ground beef
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup chopped green pepper
½ cup crushed butter-flavored crackers
1 egg
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (26.5 ounce) can spaghetti sauce
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
8 dinner rolls, split

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine ground beef, onion, green pepper, crackers, and egg in a large bowl. Season with Worcestershire sauce, garlic, seasoned salt, and pepper; mix well. Form mixture into 8 meatballs. Place meatballs in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Bake meatballs in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Pour the spaghetti sauce into a large saucepan; bring to a simmer over low heat. Stir baked meatballs into the simmering sauce. Do not turn oven off. Simmer sauce until meatballs are fully cooked, about 20 minutes.
  • Place one meatball, a sprinkle of mozzarella, a sprinkle of Parmesan, and a bit of sauce between each roll. Place sandwiches in hot oven; bake until cheeses melt, about 7 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 351 calories, Carbohydrate 32.2 g, Cholesterol 67.8 mg, Fat 16.4 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 821.4 mg, Sugar 11 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right meat: Use a combination of ground beef and pork for a moist and flavorful meatball.
  • Season the meat well: Use a variety of herbs and spices to give your meatballs a delicious flavor.
  • Don't overmix the meat: Overmixing will make the meatballs tough.
  • Form the meatballs into small, even balls: This will help them cook evenly.
  • Brown the meatballs before cooking them in the sauce: This will help them hold their shape and prevent them from falling apart.
  • Use a flavorful sauce: The sauce is what will really make your meatballs shine. Choose a sauce that you love and that complements the flavor of the meatballs.
  • Cook the meatballs in the sauce until they are cooked through: This will usually take about 30 minutes.
  • Serve the meatballs over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes: They're also great as an appetizer or snack.

Conclusion:

Tiny meatballs are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. They're perfect for a party or potluck, or simply as a weeknight meal. With so many different recipes to choose from, you're sure to find one that you'll love. So next time you're looking for something easy and delicious to make, give tiny meatballs a try. You won't be disappointed!

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