Best Meatballs For Gravy Aka Red Sauce Recipes

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MEATBALLS AND GRAVY



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"CHRISTMAS was the time when our family forgot about the food budget and splurged on one special meal. I can still see Grandmother making dozens of these little meatballs! The hint of spices gives them a savory taste that makes them authentically Norwegian."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 large egg
1/2 cup milk
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
3 to 4 tablespoons butter
GRAVY:
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup beef broth
1/2 cup milk or half-and-half cream
Salt and pepper to taste
Minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the egg, milk, cornstarch, onion, salt, pepper, nutmeg, allspice and ginger. Add beef; mix well. Shape into 1-1/2-in. meatballs. (Mixture will be very soft. For easier shaping, rinse hands in cold water frequently.) , In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the meatballs in butter, half at a time, for about 10 minutes or until no longer pink. Remove meatballs to paper towels to drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings in skillet. , For gravy, add butter to drippings. Stir in flour. Add broth and milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Season with salt and pepper. Return meatballs to skillet; heat through on low. Garnish with parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts :

EMERIL'S MEAT BALLS AND RED GRAVY



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Provided by Emeril Lagasse

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 slices of white bread
1/2 cup milk
1/3 pound ground beef
1/3 pound ground veal
1/3 pound ground pork
1/2 cup minced onions
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups chopped onions
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
2 (28 ounce) can of peeled, seeded and chopped tomatoes
1 small can tomato paste
2 cups water
1 pound of dried spaghetti
4 ounces Parmesan Reggiano cheese

Steps:

  • Place the bread in a shallow baking dish. Pour the milk over the bread and let sit for a couple of minutes. In mixing bowl, combine all of the meats together. Season with salt and pepper. Add the minced onions, 1 tablespoon garlic, parsley and bread. Mix well. Season with salt and pepper. Form the mixture into small balls. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil. When the oil is hot add the meatballs and brown for 4 to 6 minutes. Remove from the pan and drain on paper towels. In a large saucepan, heat the remaining oil. Add the onions. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for 4 to5 minutes or until the onions are soft and clear in color. Add the remaining garlic and tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for 30 minutes. Whisk the tomato paste and water together. Add to the tomatoes. Add the meatballs. Bring the liquid to a boil, over high heat. Turn the heat down to medium-low and simmer for 4 hours, stirring occasionally. Reseason with salt and pepper. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until tender, about 8 minutes. Remove from the heat and drain. Drizzle the pasta with olive oil. Season the pasta with salt and pepper. Using a box grater, grate the cheese. To serve, mound the pasta in the center of each bowl. Spoon the meat balls and sauce over the pasta. Garnish with the grated cheese.

BIG-BATCH MEATBALLS AND RED SAUCE



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Buy some extra meat and simmer a little extra sauce. Then pack your freezer with dinner that just has to be thawed, reheated and tossed with some pasta.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h25m

Yield 6 to 9 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/4 cup olive oil
6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
Two 28-ounce cans whole peeled tomatoes, crushed by hand
Handful torn fresh basil leaves
Kosher salt
2 slices stale white sandwich bread
1/2 cup milk
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1 1/2 pounds ground pork
1 cup grated Parmesan
2 large eggs, beaten
1 small onion, grated
1/2 cup fresh parsley, roughly chopped
3 cloves garlic, finely grated
Kosher salt
Large pinch crushed red pepper flakes
Olive oil, for the baking sheets

Steps:

  • For the sauce: Swirl the oil and garlic in a medium saucepan over medium heat until the garlic is just lightly browned and fragrant, about 4 minutes. Add the tomatoes and 1 cup water, and bring to a high simmer. Reduce the heat to medium-low, add the basil and 2 teaspoons salt and simmer, uncovered, until thickened, 20 to 25 minutes. Set aside and keep warm.
  • For the meatballs: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Tear the bread into very small pieces and put it in a small bowl. Pour the milk over the bread, and let sit until the bread is soft, about 5 minutes.
  • Combine the bread mixture with the beef, pork, Parmesan, eggs, onions, parsley, garlic, 2 teaspoons salt and red pepper flakes in a large bowl, and thoroughly mix with your hands. Divide the mixture evenly into 36 mounds, and roll each into a ball.
  • Brush 2 rimmed baking sheets generously with oil. Evenly divide the meatballs between the sheets, and roll them around to coat in oil. Bake until golden brown and cooked through, rotating the sheets halfway through if needed, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Transfer the meatballs to the warm sauce, and cook for 5 minutes over medium-low heat. Let the meatballs and sauce cool completely, divide evenly among four 1-quart containers and freeze for up to 1 month.
  • To reheat: Let a container of the meatballs and sauce thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Transfer them to a microwave-safe container, and microwave in 2-minute increments, gently stirring after each, until the meatballs are heated through.

MEATBALLS AND RED GRAVY



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We love Italian. This is a great meatball and red gravy dish. It takes a little time, but well worth it. I usually double this and freeze.

Provided by Sunshine Forever

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 3h15m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 23

2 lbs ground chuck
1 lb ground pork
2 eggs
1 cup breadcrumbs
1 cup celery
2 cups onions
1 bunch green onion
6 garlic cloves
1/4 cup fresh parsley
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons white pepper
2 tablespoons black pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 tablespoons italian seasoning
1 cup parmesan cheese
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 (12 ounce) can tomato paste
3 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
2 tablespoons sugar
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 cup celery
1 cup parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Meatballs.
  • Mix all ingredients and form into balls. Bake in 350 oven for 45 minutes.
  • Gravy.
  • On a low fire, fry paste in olive oil for 30-45 minutes. Add sugar, seasonings and paste can of water. Cook 15 minute Add the tomato sauce and then fill each sauce can half way with water and add. Add the Parmesan cheese. Simmer 2 hours.
  • When the meatballs are finished, add to the gravy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 777.2, Fat 48, SaturatedFat 18.2, Cholesterol 187.6, Sodium 3542, Carbohydrate 41, Fiber 7.5, Sugar 19.4, Protein 47.9

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