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GRANDMA'S ITALIAN MEATBALL RECIPE



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Grandma's tender and juicy meatball recipe simmered in a delicious tomato sauce and served with spaghetti noodles, classic Italian food.

Provided by Jessica Gavin

Categories     Entree

Time 2h30m

Number Of Ingredients 17

¼ cup olive oil
½ cup yellow onions (minced)
2 teaspoons minced garlic
6 ounces tomato paste
7 cups crushed canned tomatoes (Cento or San Marzano)
2 teaspoons kosher salt (plus more for seasoning)
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 pounds ground beef (80% to 90% lean meat)
2 large eggs
1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or Italian-style)
½ cup parmesan cheese (freshly grated, plus more for garnish)
½ cup yellow onion (finely minced)
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon Italian seasonings (omit if using Italian-style breadcrumbs)
1 teaspoon minced garlic
¼ cup sliced basil (for garnish)

Steps:

  • In a large pot or dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-low heat. Once hot, add the onion and garlic, sauté until onions are translucent, about 3 minutes.
  • Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Simmer covered, with lid slightly ajar to prevent splattering for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Set the oven rack to the lower-middle position and set it to broil. Line a large baking sheet with foil and lightly grease it with olive oil. Set aside.In a large bowl, add the ground beef, eggs, breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, minced onion, salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning, and minced garlic. Use hands to mix thoroughly until combined.
  • Measure and roll the ground beef mixture into ⅓ cup (3 ounces) rounds, about the size of an egg. Evenly space the pieces on the baking sheet, there should be about 14 to 15 meatballs.
  • Broil the meatballs until the surface is browned, about 10 to 12 minutes. Turn over and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes to lightly brown the other side.
  • Transfer the meatballs to the tomato sauce. Cover the pot with the lid slightly ajar, simmer on low heat for at least 1 ½ hours, checking and stirring every 20 minutes, or as needed. The meatballs should be fork tender when sliced.
  • At the end of cooking, adjust the consistency of the sauce with water if needed, about 1 tablespoon at a time. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Serve meatballs with spaghetti topped with sauce, sliced basil, and Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216 kcal, Carbohydrate 9 g, Protein 19 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 44 mg, Sodium 810 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, UnsaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

GRANDMA MARONIS MEATBALLS 100 YEAR OLD RECIPE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound ground chuck
4 ounces dried bread crumbs
4 large eggs
4 ounces whole milk
6 ounces grated Romano
3 ounces grated Spanish onion
2 ounces finely diced fresh garlic
2 ounces finely chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves
2 ounces finely chopped fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a baking sheet with olive oil cooking spray.
  • Mix all ingredients thoroughly in large bowl. If mixture seems a little loose add more bread crumbs.
  • Roll meatballs loosely about the size of a golf ball and place on baking sheet. Place into preheated oven for approximately 35 to 40 minutes. Enjoy!

GRANDMA'S PORCUPINE MEATBALLS



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These meatballs were a family Christmas Eve tradition for many years. We always spent Christmas Eve at Grandma Carr's house and she served these with homemade yeast rolls.

Provided by Kathie Carr

Categories     Beef

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 lb ground beef
1/2 c uncooked rice
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/4 c finely chopped onion
1 can(s) tomato soup
1 Tbsp sugar
1/2 of a soup can of water

Steps:

  • 1. Combine meat, rice, salt, pepper, and onion. Shape into meatballs. Heat soup, water, and sugar in skillet. Drop in meatballs and cover. Cook at a simmer for 30-35 minutes.
  • 2. Serve with rice or potatoes and fresh yeast rolls.

GRANDMA'S ITALIAN MEATBALLS



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My Grandma gave me this Italian meatball recipe years ago.. I keep them stocked up in the freezer and anytime I am in need of them..there they are... Delicious!

Provided by Cassie *

Categories     Pasta Sides

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb pork sausage
1 lb ground beef
2/3 c italian bread crumbs
1/2 c parmigiano-reggiano, grated
2 eggs
1/3 c fresh parsley
1/3 c finely minced onions
3 clove minced garlic
1 tsp italian seasoning
1/4 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp salt
1 Tbsp worcestershire sauce
enough milk to moisten bread crumbs
1/2 tsp garlic powder

Steps:

  • 1. In large bowl, combine the meats,cheese, bread crumbs soaked in milk,onion, eggs, garlic, parsley.salt ,pepper,italian seasoning, and worchestershire sauce
  • 2. Mix thoroughly, but don't over mix, will make the meatballs tough. The trick to moist meatballs is softening bread crumbs in the milk
  • 3. Form into 2 inch balls..brown in skillet with small amount of oil, on med heat, or bake in the oven for 20 min at 375. I do the oven method,Grandma always browned hers in olive oil and a little vegetable oil combined.
  • 4. Serve with your favorite spaghetti sauce, ENJOY! I make the balls bigger if using for meatballs subs. I slice them in half,flat side down on hoagie roll, add sauce, cheese, broil for about 10 min... I also smash them up and add them to my sauce for lasagna..

GREAT-GRANDMA'S ITALIAN MEATBALLS



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My great-grandmother started this easy meatball recipe with our family. We use ground beef and turkey for these meatballs, and the flavor's so good, you won't miss the extra calories. -Audrey Colantino, Winchester, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon each dried basil, oregano and parsley flakes
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 pound lean ground turkey
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
Optional: Hot cooked pasta and pasta sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a small skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 3-4 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Cool slightly., In a large bowl, combine bread crumbs, cheese, eggs, seasonings and onion mixture. Add turkey and beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls., Place meatballs on a rack coated with cooking spray in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake until lightly browned and cooked through, 18-22 minutes. If desired, serve with pasta and pasta sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 125mg cholesterol, Sodium 569mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GRANDMA LOUISE MEATBALLS



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Categories     Beef

Yield 13 Meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb ground chuck
1 egg
1 - 2 TB Parmesan
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup progresso Italian breadcrumbs
1/2 cup milk

Steps:

  • Mix egg, milk, salt and pepper Mix breadcrumbs with ground chuck with hands until well mixed Combine liquid ingredients with meat mixture with hands until well mixed. Method 1 - roll golf ball size balls and put raw meatballs in hot sauce and simmer until fully cooked. Method 2 - bake at 375 for 7 minutes then turn and bake for another 6 or 7 minutes on flat cookie sheet with sides. Let cool pour off grease either use immediately or cool individually and freeze.

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