Recipes for meatballs - 19 recipes
Meatballs are easy to prepare and can be used as an appetizer, entrée or accompaniment. Whether its classic italian or unexpected asian, we have a wide range of meatball recipes.
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Bourbon Whiskey Meatballs
By kmad
These meatballs are delicious in their bourbon whiskey sauce
- 1 pound bag frozen meatballs
- 1/2 cup ketchup, heaping
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cups bourbon whiskey
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Chicken Parmesan Meatball Casserole
By amberwherley
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add the pasta
- For the meatballs:
- 1 pound lean ground chicken
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup milk
- For the casserole:
- 1 pound campanelle pasta (any small shape is fine, such as ziti)
- 1 jar (about 1 1/2 pounds) marinara sauce
- 2 cups grated mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Best Meatballs Ever
By á-11135
This Best Meatballs Ever recipe will be one that you make over and over again
- 1-pound extra lean ground beef
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 dash hot pepper sauce (such as Frank's RedHot®), or to taste
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1/3 cup skim milk
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
Pressure Cooker Meatballs & Marinara
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
If you don't own a pressure cooker, this meatball with marinara recipe will still work in a slow cooker
- MEATBALLS:
- 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1 ounce Parmesan cheese, grated, 1/2 cup
- 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 pound meatloaf mix, ground beef and pork combo
- SAUCE:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, minced
- Salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh oregano, or 2 teaspoons dried
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 (28-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
- Sugar
- 1/4 cup fresh basil (as a garnish)
Sweet & Sour Meatballs
By á-24350
Sweet and sour meatballs are made with pineapple, vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, and simmered until it becomes a ...
- 1 (20-ounce) can pineapple chunks
- 1/3 cup water
- 3 tablespoons vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 30 meatballs, frozen or thawed
- 1 large green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
- Hot cooked rice
Anne Burrell's Excellent Meatballs
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
These are incredibly delicious meatballs
- MEATBALLS:
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 large onion, 1/4-inch dice
- Salt, to taste
- 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 fresh Italian parsley leaves, chopped finely
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup water
- MARINARA SAUCE:
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 pound pancetta, diced
- 2 large Spanish onions, cut into 1/4-inch dice
- Kosher salt, to taste
- 4 large garlic cloves, smashed and chopped
- 4 (28-ounce) cans Italian plum San Marzano tomatoes
Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
By á-11135
Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
- oil spray (I used my mister)
- 1 1/4 lb ground chicken
- 1/4 cup panko crumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 scallions, chopped
- 1/3 cup finely minced celery
- 1/3 cup finely minced carrot
- 1 clove crushed garlic
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/3 cup Franks Hot sauce
- 1/4 cup skinny blue cheese dressing (optional)
- finely chopped celery leaf for garnish (optional)
Pesto Chicken Meatballs
By toobze
Pesto Sauce Rinse basil thoroughly to rid it of any dirt
- Pesto Sauce
- 2 cups basil leaves, picked from their stems and loosely packed
- 1/3 cup fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/4 extra virgin olive oil or more
- Pepper
- Meatballs
- 1 lb. ground chicken
- 1/3 cup pesto sauce, homemade (recipe below) or store-bought
- 1 small-medium onion, cut in fine dice
- 1/2 cup-3/4 cup fresh breadcrumbs (I take bread and shred it in the food processor or you can use panko)
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 egg, beaten
- Splash of milk
Simple Baked Meatballs with Rice & Gravy
By juliedee29
This hearty recipe for simple baked meatballs with rice and gravy is a comforting meal that can be easily prepared ...
- 16 to 20 ounces ground turkey or beef
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 (10-ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup, I used reduced-fat
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup long grain white rice
Slow-Cooker Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
By jab120638
I love using the slow cooker on busy days
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup Progresso™ panko crispy bread crumbs
- 1 teaspoon celery seed
- 1 cup Buffalo wing sauce
- Blue cheese dressing and celery sticks for serving
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Meatballs in Chipotle Sauce
- 1/4 cup masa harina
- 1/4 cup hot water
- 8 ounces ground pork
- 8 ounces ground beef
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 14-ounce can beef broth
- 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 chipotle chile pepper in adobo sauce, seeded and finely chopped, from a can of chipotle chile peppers
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Hot Buffalo Chicken Meatball...
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 tablespoon Louisiana hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 ounces blue cheese, cut into twelve 1/4-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup Louisiana hot sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 12 slider buns, split
- Pickle chips
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Albondigas (Spanish Meatball) Soup
- 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
- 1/4 cup rice, uncooked
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 1/2 of a medium jalapeño, finely minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 medium green pepper, diced
- 1 1/2 cloves garlic
- 8-ounce can tomato sauce
- 2 14 1/2 ounce cans chicken broth
- 4 cups water
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
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Meatball Sub Casserole
- GARLIC BUTTER FOR THE BREAD:
- 1 (32-ounce) bag frozen meatballs (I used Great Value brand, Fully Cooked, Italian Style)
- 1 (24-ounce) can/jar marinara or spaghetti sauce
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Italian blend cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
- 1 loaf fresh French or Italian bread, sliced (I used French twin loaves from Walmart Deli)
- 1/2 stick (1/4-cup) salted butter, melted
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- Dash of salt, optional
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated, optional
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Slow-Cooker BBQ Meatballs Recipe
- 1 1/2 pounds extra lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup uncooked quick oats
- 1/4 cup dry red wine
- 1/4 cup liquid egg whites
- 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon Kosher salt
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 1/4 cup BBQ sauce
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Slow-Cooker Mozzarella Stuffed...
- 1-pound ground beef
- 1 cup bread crumbs, panko or regular, Italian seasoned or plain
- 1 whole egg, plus 1 egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic or 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 mozzarella cheese string cheese sticks
- 1 (23-ounce) jar of marinara or 1 (14.5-ounce) jar alfredo sauce, for dipping
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Turkey Cocktail Meatballs
- MEATBALLS:
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 egg, slightly beaten
- 1/4 cup red onion, chopped
- 2 teaspoons fresh sage, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- COCKTAIL SAUCE:
- 1/2 cup black cherry preserves (I used Smucker's Simply Fruit)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons vinegar
- 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
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Cherry Chicken Baked Bites
- 1 lb. of ground chicken
- 1 box of Enjoy Life Foods Cherry Cobbler Bars
- 1 small bowl of cold water
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Slow Cooker Blueberry BBQ Meatballs
- 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 pound lean ground pork
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese
- 2 tablespoons diced shallots
- 1 teaspoon BBQ seasoning
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (homemade or bottled)
- 1/2 cup blueberry preserves
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