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MY FAMOUS MEATBALLS, ..GOLF BALL SIZE



My FAMOUS MEATBALLS, ..golf ball size image

My "famous" meatballs are famous with my family and friends!!! I thought it was about time I share them with the world! and my friends on JAP. My recipe is over 50 years old. I often freeze them, so they are ready to add to pasta sauce, creamed gravy & noodles or just a meatball sandwich. They will be cooked and ready to go. ...

Provided by Nancy J. Patrykus

Categories     Other Snacks

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1-1/2 lb ground beef
1 large egg ... lightly beaten
1/2 c crushed saltines
11/3 c grated parmesan cheese
1/4 c milk
1/2 c finely chopped onion

Steps:

  • 1. Pre-heat oven to 350F. In a large bowl combine the egg, milk, onion, cheese & cracker crumbs. Lightly mix.
  • 2. Add ground beef to the same bowl, mix well with your clean washed hands & nails.. Remember to remove your rings... Thank you.
  • 3. When the mixture feels right, smooth and well combined. Shape into golf ball size meat balls. Place on a baking pan, with a small raised edge. Bake turn once, gently. COOKED meatball temperature should be....160F.
  • 4. Gently remove from pan..onto a wire rack to cool. Serve with your favorite pasta sauce,and spaghetti. Or freeze for a meal or a sandwich later. *** TIP : Next time you make themm you might want to make a double batch.. for freezing. They go......galloping away,.....FAST !

EXCELLENT MEATBALLS



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Provided by Anne Burrell

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h23m

Yield 18 to 20 meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 20

Extra-virgin olive oil
1 large onion, 1/4-inch dice
Salt
2 cloves garlic, smashed and chopped
Pinch crushed red pepper
1/2 pound ground beef
1/2 pound ground veal
1/2 pound ground pork
2 large eggs
1 cup grated Parmigiano
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves
1 cup breadcrumbs
1/2 cup water
Marinara Sauce, recipe follows
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 pound diced pancetta
2 large Spanish onions, cut into 1/4-inch dice
Kosher salt
4 large garlic cloves, smashed and chopped
4 (28-ounce) cans Italian plum San Marzano tomatoes

Steps:

  • Coat a large saute pan with olive oil, add the onions and bring to a medium-high heat. Season the onions generously with salt and cook for about 5 to 7 minutes. The onions should be very soft and aromatic but have no color. Add the garlic and the crushed red pepper and saute for another 1 to 2 minutes. Turn off heat and allow to cool.
  • In a large bowl combine the meats, eggs, Parmigiano, parsley and bread crumbs. It works well to squish the mixture with your hands. Add the onion mixture and season generously with salt and squish some more. Add the water and do 1 final really good squish. The mixture should be quite wet. Test the seasoning of the mix by making a mini hamburger size patty and cooking it. The mixture should taste really good! If it doesn't it is probably missing salt. Add more. Add more anyway.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Shape the meat into desired size. Some people like 'em big some people like 'em small. I prefer meatballs slightly larger than a golf ball. Coat a large saute pan with olive oil and bring to a medium-high heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides. Place them on a cookie sheet and bake them in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes or until the meatballs are cooked all the way through. If using right away, add them to your big pot of marinara sauce. If not using right away, they can be frozen for later use. Serve with pasta and sauce or just eat them straight out of the pot! YUM!
  • Coat a large saucepot with olive oil and add the pancetta. Bring the pot to a medium-high heat and cook the pancetta for 4 to 5 minutes. Add the onions, season generously with salt and stir to coat with olive oil. Cook the onions for 6 to 7 minutes stirring frequently. The onions should become very soft and aromatic but have no color. Add the garlic and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes stirring frequently.
  • Pass the tomatoes through the food mill. Be sure to pass all of the pulp through the holes leaving only the stems and the seeds, and be sure to scrape the pulp off of the bottom of the food mill. That's all of the big money stuff! Add the tomatoes to the pot and rinse out 1 of the empty tomato cans with water and add that water to the pot (about 2 to 3 cups). Season generously with salt and TASTE IT!!!! Tomatoes take a lot of salt. Season in baby steps and taste every step of the way. Cook the sauce for 2 to 3 hours, stirring occasionally and tasting frequently.
  • Use the sauce right away on pasta or for any other tomato sauce need. This sauce can also be cooled and stored in the refrigerator for a few days and freezes really well.
  • Yield: 2 quarts

BEST EASY MEATBALLS



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Full of flavor from Italian herbs, Parmesan cheese, and a blend of ground round and Italian sausage, these meatballs have a nice crust thanks to a bit of time in the oven before they're slow-simmered in marinara sauce. They're the perfect complement to Sunday spaghetti!

Provided by NicoleMcmom

Time 2h45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

cooking spray
⅓ cup minced onion
⅓ cup Italian bread crumbs
⅓ cup half-and-half
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 large eggs
1 large egg yolk
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
1 ¼ pounds ground round beef
½ pound ground Italian sausage
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 (24 ounce) jars marinara sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. Spray foil lightly with cooking spray.
  • Combine onion, bread crumbs, half-and-half, Parmesan cheese, eggs, egg yolk, garlic, basil, parsley, and oregano in a large bowl; stir until well combined. Add ground round and sausage and sprinkle evenly with salt and pepper. Mix well until just combined.
  • Dampen hands with water and form mixture into 18 golf ball-sized meatballs. Arrange meatballs on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until browned, 12 to 15 minutes.
  • Transfer meatballs to a large pot and add marinara sauce. Simmer over low heat for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 568.3 calories, Carbohydrate 38.6 g, Cholesterol 178.6 mg, Fat 31.4 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 31.1 g, SaturatedFat 11.6 g, Sodium 1717.9 mg, Sugar 21 g

PERFECT MEATBALLS



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A traditional Italian meatball, slow cooked in a basic Pomodoro Sauce (see "Perfect Pomodoro Sauce"). The idea is to make these as moist and as un-meatloaf tasting as possible. If the meat doesn't seem to "stick" together, add a few more breadcrumbs than whats called for. Slow cooking them in the sauce is the key

Provided by sjf17x

Categories     Meat

Time 3h20m

Yield 12 meatballs, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 lb 90% lean ground beef
1 onion, grated
3 garlic cloves, finely minced
1 teaspoon kosher salt, large grained
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 egg
1/4 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
3 tablespoons dried basil or 5 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, chopped
1 tablespoon pesto sauce, store-bought
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons olive oil, for sauteing

Steps:

  • Grate the onion, set aside (will include a lot of juice, or water).
  • Mince the garlic very finely, put the salt and olive oil onto it, and with the back end of a chef's knife, work the garlic into a paste.
  • ** Alternative, or if you don't know how to do this, just mince the garlic and onions as finely as you can.
  • In a large bowl, add the meat, onion, garlic, egg, bread crumbs, parm cheese, basil, pesto, 3 tbsp olive oil, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
  • Mix by hand just to combine - do not work it too much.
  • Form into balls between the size of a golf ball and a large egg, not working the meat too much. Make as much as you can, about 11-12 and put on a plate.
  • Heat the 4 tbsp olive oil on high heat in a saute pan.
  • Brown the meatballs on all sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  • Place the already prepared pomodoro sauce in a crock pot, or a large pot on the stove, and carefully add the meatballs.
  • Cook for at least 3 hours on low (I cook mine for around 6 hours in a crock pot), stirring occasionally.

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