CLASSIC BEEF MEATBALLS
Here they are-the top sellers at The Shop and sure to be a big hit at home. Most traditional meatball recipes call for Parmesan or pecorino cheese. While we're big fans of these stronger cheeses, we prefer ricotta. It's our secret weapon. The mild and creamy consistency of this fresh cheese gives the meatballs a unique light texture. Beef has a subtle flavor, and the ricotta is a great way to add fat and moisture to the recipe without the overpowering flavor of a sharper cheese. These are quick to prep, and baking rather than frying makes this a fast comfort food even during the busiest of weeks.
Provided by Daniel Holzman
Categories Cheese Egg Tomato Bake Super Bowl Father's Day Dinner Ground Beef Family Reunion Poker/Game Night Party Breadcrumbs Sugar Conscious Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Makes about 2 dozen 1 1/2-inch balls
Number Of Ingredients 11
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 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 165°F.
- 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.
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Topon Khan
[email protected]These meatballs were delicious! I made them for my family and they loved them. They were so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.
Blaze Gonzalez (Carmel)
[email protected]I've made these meatballs several times now and they are always a hit. They are so easy to make and they taste great. I love that I can make them ahead of time and then just reheat them when I'm ready to serve them.
Edward Lowdermilk
[email protected]These meatballs were amazing! I made them for a party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them. They were so easy to make and they tasted great. I will definitely be making these again.
Milad Rasouli
[email protected]I made these meatballs last night and they were a huge success! My husband and kids loved them. They were so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.
Kareem Yanes
[email protected]These meatballs were delicious! I made them for my family and they loved them. They were so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.
Achar Dass
[email protected]I've made these meatballs several times now and they are always a hit. They are so easy to make and they taste great. I love that I can make them ahead of time and then just reheat them when I'm ready to serve them.
Sameer Nagarkoti
[email protected]These meatballs were amazing! I made them for a party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them. They were so easy to make and they tasted great. I will definitely be making these again.
Qasim Ali Qasim Kang
[email protected]I made these meatballs last night and they were a huge success! My husband and kids loved them. They were so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.
chadischildish
[email protected]These meatballs were delicious! I made them for my family and they loved them. They were so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.
Fikr D
[email protected]I've made these meatballs several times now and they are always a hit. They are so easy to make and they taste great. I love that I can make them ahead of time and then just reheat them when I'm ready to serve them.
Jessica Capone
[email protected]These meatballs were amazing! I made them for a party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them. They were so easy to make and they tasted great. I will definitely be making these again.
njiger vlasanivivic
[email protected]I made these meatballs last night and they were a huge success! My husband and kids loved them. They were so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.
Ayana Cole
[email protected]These meatballs were so delicious and easy to make! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfect. I served them with mashed potatoes and gravy, and they were a hit with my family. I will definitely be making these again.