Best Melissas Meatballs Recipes

MELISSA'S MEATBALLS

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This is my favorite meatball recipe. So easy to prepare and such great flavor.

Provided by Melissa Snow

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 lb ground beef
1 c panko crumbs
1/2 c whole milk
1/2 c beef broth, plus additional
1 c chopped fresh italian parsley
3 eggs, beaten
2 Tbsp dried oregano
1 Tbsp minced garlic (optional)
1 Tbsp kosher salt
1 Tbsp seasoned pepper
2 tsp dried basil
1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1 pinch nutmeg
3/4 c grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

1. Pre-heat oven to 450 degrees
2. In a large bowl, combine beef, bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, 1/2 C broth, milk, eggs, parsley, oregano, garlic, salt, pepper, basil, red pepper flakes, and nutmeg with a fork or very clean hands. Hint: It's easier and faster to use your hands!
3. Using 2 spoons shape meat into balls. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray. Space meatballs on pan so that they are not touching. Cover bottom of pan with additional beef broth.
4. Bake for 25 minutes. Transfer meatballs onto paper towels.

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

Ingredients

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.