Best Aunt Mildreds Italian Meatballs Recipes

MARY'S BAKED ITALIAN MEATBALLS

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Buttermilk is the surprising secret for these flavorful meatballs! This is an adaptation from Cook's Illustrated's Pasta book. These are juicy and tender but lean, and ready to plop into your favorite sauce.

Provided by Clare Bear

Categories Meat

Time 35m

Yield 20 meatballs, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 clove garlic
1/2 cup onion
3 slices bread
3/4 cup buttermilk
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 egg
1 tablespoon parsley
black pepper
1 1/4 lbs lean ground beef

Steps:

In a food processor, mince garlic.
Add onion, and pulse to chop.
Add bread slices, crumbled, and pulse to shred.
Add buttermilk, pulse, and let stand until liquid is absorbed.
Add red pepper flakes, salt, Parmesan cheese, egg, parlsey and pepper, and pulse to mix.
Add ground beef, pulse till thoroughly mixed.
Form into meatballs 1-1/2 to 2 inches in diameter.
They will be soft (it makes about 20 meatballs or so).
Place on a foil-lined 10 x 15 jelly roll pan.
Bake at 400 degrees for about 20 minutes.

ITALIAN BAKED MEATBALLS

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This recipe makes the most tender and tasty meatballs. I also freeze these meatballs and take out how many servings I need for each meal. If cooking in sauce, add baked meatballs 20 minutes before serving time.

Provided by Dawn Fronius

Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 cup Italian-seasoned bread crumbs
¼ cup grated Romano cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ cup water
2 eggs
1 ½ pounds ground beef

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Mix bread crumbs, Romano cheese, parsley, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder together. Combine with water and eggs. Add ground beef and mix well. Roll mixture into balls and place on a nonstick baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven until browned, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343 calories, Carbohydrate 14.1 g, Cholesterol 135.2 mg, Fat 20.4 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 24.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 611.7 mg, Sugar 1 g

AUNT MILDREDS ITALIAN MEATBALLS

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Categories Pork

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

4 pounds Ground Pork
1 cup Bread Crumbs
2 cloves Garlic, pressed
4 pieces Eggs
1 cup Romano Cheese
2 tablespoons Oregano
2 tablespoons Parsley, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons Salt - 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons
1/2 teaspoon Pepper
1 cup Water

Steps:

1. Combine ingredients in large mixing bowl. Use 1/4 cup meat mixture and roll into balls.
2. Bake at 350- 375 degrees for 45-60 minutes. Cook in red sauce for 30 minutes or more.