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JUICY MEATBALL RECIPE



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These Flavorful and juicy homemade meatballs are make-ahead and freezer friendly so they're perfect for meal prep. The meatballs can be baked or sauteed and served as appetizers or the main course.

Provided by Natasha of NatashasKitchen.com

Categories     Easy

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 slices white bread (crusts removed, diced)
2/3 cup cold water
1 lb lean ground beef (85/15 fat content)
1 lb ground pork
1/4 cup parmesan cheese (shredded)
1 large egg
3 garlic cloves (minced)
2 Tbsp parsley (finely chopped)
1 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 Tbsp olive oil (to sautee)

Steps:

  • Combine diced bread in a large bowl with 2/3 cup water. Set aside 5 minutes then mash with a fork. Meanwhile, prepare the remaining ingredients.
  • Into the bowl of mashed bread crumbs, add ground beef, ground pork, 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, 1 egg, 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 Tbsp parsley, 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Use your hands to stir the mixture together just until well combined. Do not overmix.
  • Portion onto a lined baking sheet (about 2 Tbsp per meatball - an ice cream scoop makes it easy). With wet hands, roll meatballs into 1 1/2" diameter balls.
  • To Sautee: Heat a large non-stick pan over medium heat. Add 2 Tbsp oil. Once the oil is hot, add meatballs to the skillet, placing them in one at a time and cook in batches to get a good sear. Sautee turning every 2 minutes (total 6-8 minutes), or until evenly browned and the internal temperature reaches 160˚F on an instant-read thermometer. Serve as is or in any recipe that calls for meatballs.
  • To Bake Meatballs: Place on a lined baking sheet 2" apart and bake in a fully preheated oven at 400˚F for 20-23 minutes, or until fully cooked and the centers reach 160˚F. If you want a prettier color to your meatballs, broil for the last 2-3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Protein 24 g, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 99 mg, Sodium 466 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

DELICIOUS MEATBALLS



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This delicious meatball recipe comes from my Italian grandfather. Serve with your favorite marinara sauce, freshly grated Parmesan cheese, and a side of veggies for a carb-conscious meal!

Provided by stefychefy

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 onion, minced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 pound medium ground beef
1 pound lean ground pork
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup bread crumbs
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Drizzle a large baking sheet with about 2 tablespoons olive oil.
  • Heat remaining olive oil in a small saute pan over medium heat. Cook and stir onion in the hot oil until translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Add garlic and Italian seasoning; continue to saute until garlic is softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool enough to handle.
  • Combine beef, pork, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, milk, onion mixture, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix together using your hands as quickly as possible as overmixing can produce a tough meatball.
  • Form 1 1/2-inch meatballs and place on the prepared sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until browned and no longer pink in the centers, about 30 minutes, turning them over after 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 403.2 calories, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 130 mg, Fat 25.5 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 28.2 g, SaturatedFat 9.1 g, Sodium 634.7 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

THE BEST MEATBALLS



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I never knew how to make good meatballs until I found this recipe. I normally make mine with just ground beef and they still taste great. I've used the combination of pork, beef and veal and they are equally good. Definitely use fresh bread crumbs and freshly grate your cheese instead of using the canned variety...it really does make a difference.

Provided by Geanine

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound ground beef
½ pound ground veal
½ pound ground pork
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 eggs
1 cup freshly grated Romano cheese
1 ½ tablespoons chopped Italian flat leaf parsley
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 cups stale Italian bread, crumbled
1 ½ cups lukewarm water
1 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Combine beef, veal, and pork in a large bowl. Add garlic, eggs, cheese, parsley, salt and pepper.
  • Blend bread crumbs into meat mixture. Slowly add the water 1/2 cup at a time. The mixture should be very moist but still hold its shape if rolled into meatballs. (I usually use about 1 1/4 cups of water). Shape into meatballs.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Fry meatballs in batches. When the meatball is very brown and slightly crisp remove from the heat and drain on a paper towel. (If your mixture is too wet, cover the meatballs while they are cooking so that they hold their shape better.)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 613.4 calories, Carbohydrate 6.6 g, Cholesterol 148.6 mg, Fat 53.2 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 26.6 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, Sodium 333.1 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

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

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.

THE BEST MEATBALLS YOU'LL EVER HAVE



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Very tasty meatballs full of spice and sauteed to perfection. I usually serve mine with spaghetti, but I've also served them with a BBQ sauce and rice on the side.

Provided by BEARNESTA

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatball Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound lean ground beef
¾ cup crushed seasoned croutons
¼ cup chopped sweet onion
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 cloves garlic, chopped
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix the ground beef, croutons, sweet onion, egg, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, red pepper flakes, and Cajun seasoning. Form the mixture by hand into meatballs.
  • Heat the olive oil and melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Place the meatballs in the skillet, and cook, turning constantly, 20 minutes, or to desired doneness.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335.8 calories, Carbohydrate 9.7 g, Cholesterol 123.1 mg, Fat 22.5 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 22.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 481.7 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

TASTY BAKED MEATBALLS



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After tasting these little gems my husband said, 'These are tasty!' They're great as finger food, or pair with a sauce and serve over pasta for a meal.

Provided by Julie62

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatball Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 pounds ground beef
1 ½ cups Italian-seasoned dry bread crumbs
1 (10.5 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
3 eggs, lightly beaten
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line two baking sheets with aluminum foil and lightly grease.
  • Mix together the ground beef, bread crumbs, cream of mushroom soup, eggs, Parmesan cheese, and onion soup mix. Shape the mixture into balls about the size of a golf ball. Arrange on the prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 613.8 calories, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 233.8 mg, Fat 34.5 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 47.1 g, SaturatedFat 12.8 g, Sodium 1147.3 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

MOIST MEATBALLS



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An excellent meatball, to accompany your spaghetti..The breadcrumb "mush" acts as both a "binder" and moisturiser, with the milk "adding fat" to the meat, and the crumbs retaining this and the moisture of the meat itself. Eliminating the white from the eggs, allows the yolk alone as a binder, and does not cloud the taste of the meatball with the eggwhite. This mixture of meat is my favourite, although the same could be done with "straight" ground beef, though its my thought that it wouldn't taste as good. The result will be "juicy", and the herb mixture will match well to any Italian cuisine. Again, I like mine a bit "hot" but you can adjust the cayenne to your own preference.

Provided by John DOH

Categories     Meat

Time 55m

Yield 18-24 balls, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/3 lb ground beef
1/3 lb ground veal
1/3 lb ground pork
2 egg yolks
1 cup dried breadcrumbs
1/2 cup whole milk
2 garlic cloves, crushed and finely diced
1/2 Spanish onion, minced
1/2 cup asiago cheese, finely ground
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf Italian parsley, finely chopped
1/4 cup fresh basil, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon fresh cayenne
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Allow meats to come to room temperature, and place in a mixing bowl.
  • Separate the egg, discarding the white, add yolk to meat.
  • In a separate bowl add milk to breadcrumbs and mix thoroughly to a loose but soaked slurry.
  • Combine all ingredients with meat, and, using a fork, mix thoroughly until meats are fully mixed and seasonings evenly distributed in the mix.
  • Allow to stand for 20 minutes, allowing herbs and seasonings to mix with the meats.
  • Pluck the meat out gently, and gently roll into 1-1.25" balls of regular shape, smooth on the exterior, and place on a griddle pane.
  • Insert in a 350* oven, and cook approximately 20 minutes, or until done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410.5, Fat 20.7, SaturatedFat 7.8, Cholesterol 189.6, Sodium 303.8, Carbohydrate 23.9, Fiber 2, Sugar 4, Protein 30.4

SO MOIST MEATBALLS



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Make and share this So Moist Meatballs recipe from Food.com.

Provided by A la Carte

Categories     Meat

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 slices white bread
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 lb ground pork
3/4 lb 85% lean ground beef
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated or 1/4 cup romano cheese
1 egg yolk
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Remove crusts from two slices of white bread, tear into pieces and soak in buttermilk for a few minutes. Mash with a fork to make a paste.
  • Combine bread with ground pork and lean ground beef. Add grated Parmesan or Romano cheese, egg yolk, minced garlic, and parsley. Mix well.
  • Divide into sixteen pieces and roll into balls. Add to your favorite marinara sauce and cook until they are done.
  • Or bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 minutes or until cooked through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 419, Fat 28.3, SaturatedFat 11.2, Cholesterol 147, Sodium 282.6, Carbohydrate 8.6, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 2.1, Protein 30.5

MOIST & TASTY MEATBALLS



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From Annabel Karmel, cordon bleu chef/author of First Meals (a baby to toddler cookbook). These yummy meatballs are easy to prepare and are deliciously moist (it's the apple). They are even pretty good on their own or served with sauces (mushroom, spaghetti/tomato). I always make a double batch and freeze half for later use. (My hubby likes the texture of beef, so when I double the recipe I use 1 lb beef, 1 lb turkey). They are slightly sweet but still savory.

Provided by JMigs0

Categories     Apple

Time 30m

Yield 24 meatballs, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb lean ground beef or 1 lb lean ground turkey
1 small onion, finely chopped and sauteed
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 chicken bouillon cube, dissolved in 2 tbs hot water (or equivalent)
1 medium apple, peeled and grated
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon brown sugar
salt and pepper
flour, for coating
vegetable oil cooking spray (for cooking)

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients except for the flour and oil.
  • Use your hands to form the mixture into about 24 walnut-sized balls.
  • Spread the flour on a plate and coat the meatballs.
  • Heat the oil in a skillet, add the meatballs and cook over high heat for about 3 minutes, turning to brown all sides.
  • Lower the heat a little and cook for about 12 minutes or until cooked through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116.6, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 36.9, Sodium 138.2, Carbohydrate 4.1, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 2.9, Protein 11.6

SUPER MOIST ITALIAN MEATBALLS



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Craving some tender and juicy meatballs?? Give this recipe a try! The two secrets are the extra eggs, and cooking the meatballs in the sauce, instead of pre-baking or frying them. Ground chuck or a 50/50 mix of chuck and sirloin work best for full flavor and moistness.

Provided by ItalianMan

Categories     Meat

Time 1h5m

Yield 25-30 meatballs, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 lbs ground beef
3/4 cup Italian style breadcrumbs
1/3 cup parmesan cheese or 1/3 cup romano cheese, grated
3 eggs
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup red wine
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
6 -8 cups tomato sauce or 6 -8 cups your favorite spaghetti sauce

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine beef, bread crumbs, cheese, eggs, garlic, pepper, salt, and wine. Mix well.
  • Shape mixture into 1-1/2" or 2" meatballs.
  • In a large pot, bring sauce to a boil. Add meatballs one at a time, and simmer over medium-low heat for 40-45 minutes.
  • Serve over pasta, or on hoagie buns for meatball subs.

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