BONNIE'S ITALIAN MEATBALLS
This is the way I make my basic meatballs. They are very flavorful and just wonderful in gravy, soups, spaghetti sauce, meatball sandwiches or eaten as a snack or appetizer. This recipe makes about 75 meatballs. I freeze cooked meatballs, 10 to a package, which is just the right amount for us for a meal. Great to have on hand...
Provided by BonniE !
Categories Beef
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- 1. Meatballs 101, Cook's Advice: Use a gentle hand when it comes to making meatballs. If you over mix them, they will be tough. For the most tender meatballs, mix the meat with the binder of milk and breadcrumbs and other ingredients just until everything is combined. Use a scoop to measure meatballs the same size. When making balls, don't pack them together too tightly, or they will cook up tough, rubbery, and chewy. Again, use a gentle hand when mixing and forming meatballs.
- 2. Lightly mix the meats, spices, Worcestershire sauce, garlic and cheese together.
- 3. Mix breadcrumbs with the milk. Add beaten eggs to the meat mixture.
- 4. Lightly mix by hand.
- 5. Forming the Meatballs: Using a 1 ½ inch or 2 inch scoop, make meatballs by scooping the mixture into your hand and gently forming a ball without packing the meat mixture.
- 6. Place the meatballs on the prepared pan.
- 7. Cooking the Meatballs: You can brown the meatballs on all sides in a heavy skillet, or you can use this oven method: Take a large sheet pan and line it with foil (reflective side up and they won't stick) and spray the pan with kitchen spray. Bake in a 375 oven about 30 minutes until the thermometer reaches 165 degrees. Do NOT overcook. Remember, some oven temps may vary.
- 8. These meatballs are delicious in soups or sauces. They don't fall apart.
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Jesse Ragland
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Oupa Edward Mosopane
[email protected]These meatballs are a great freezer meal.
MD AL AMIN HASAN
[email protected]I love that this recipe can be made ahead of time.
Official Amount
[email protected]These meatballs are a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables.
Mahi Mahi
[email protected]I've made these meatballs with both ground beef and ground turkey. They're delicious either way.
Hamza Bacha
[email protected]These meatballs are perfect for a weeknight meal. They're quick and easy to make.
ZakiR GhaNi JokHiO
[email protected]I love that this recipe doesn't use any processed ingredients.
Olivier Toviawou
[email protected]These meatballs are a great way to use up leftover bread.
MD simonbyoffcial
[email protected]I'm not a good cook, but even I could make these meatballs! They're so easy to make.
Ashlie Petersen
[email protected]I made these meatballs for a potluck, and they were gone in minutes! Everyone loved them.
Semanto Islam
[email protected]These meatballs are the best I've ever had! They're so moist and flavorful.
Barsha Mainali
[email protected]I've been making this recipe for years, and it never disappoints. It's a family favorite.
Rosezell Crisostomo
[email protected]I was a little hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of meatballs. But I'm so glad I did! These meatballs were amazing.
Solu Tweets
[email protected]These meatballs are so versatile! I've served them with spaghetti, mashed potatoes, and even in a sandwich. They're always delicious.
Anteneh Mengest
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses simple, everyday ingredients. I always have everything on hand to make these meatballs.
Sameer Raien
[email protected]I've made these meatballs several times now, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're easy to make and always come out perfectly.
Dominic Rivera
[email protected]These meatballs were a hit at my last party! They were so flavorful and juicy, and everyone loved them.