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GRANDMA MARONIS MEATBALLS 100 YEAR OLD RECIPE

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9



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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!

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

GRANDMA'S ITALIAN MEATBALLS

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



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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..

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

GREAT-GRANDMA'S ITALIAN MEATBALLS

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



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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

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

GRANDMA'S ITALIAN MEATBALLS - HEALTHY VERSION

I've converted my Grandmas delicious Italian meatballs into a slightly healthier version. Sure doesn't lack in flavor though. Every time I've made it for family/friends, they can't tell the difference!

Provided by BellaBooDaisy

Categories     Meat

Time 40m

Yield 5 meatballs per person, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8



Grandma's Italian Meatballs - Healthy Version image

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Mix all ingredients. Shape mixture into 20 1 ½ inch balls. Place in ungreased rectangular pan. Bake 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 333.9, Fat 15.3, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 134.8, Sodium 296.1, Carbohydrate 12.5, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 1.7, Protein 34.2

1 1/2 lbs lean ground turkey (90 to 95% lean) or 1 lb lean ground beef (90 to 95% lean)
1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
1/2-1 teaspoon italian seasoning
1/4 cup skim milk
1/2 teaspoon morton lite salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 small onion, chopped
1/4 cup egg substitute, slightly beaten

GRANDMA'S ITALIAN MEATBALLS: QUICK, EASY, DELIZIOSE!

Add your favorite tasty tomato sauce and these authentic Italian meatballs go great with pasta or make for a tasty sub-sandwich on warm, crusty rolls. As grandma would say, "That's a some a meat-a-ball !"

Provided by Feast Your Eyes

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 15m

Yield 20 meatballs, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12



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Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients (except the olive oil and wine) in a large mixing bowl. Mix well.
  • To make the meatballs: With damp hands, take a portion of the ground beef mixture and roll between palms to form a 1-inch round ball that is firmly packed. Repeat. Cook's Tip: If the ground beef mixture becomes too dry for the meatballs to properly stick together, add a sprinkle of water to the mixture as needed.
  • Cook the meatballs one of two (2) ways:.
  • a. Grandma's way was to drop the hand rolled meatballs into boiling hot tomato sauce during the last 20-30 minutes of the sauce's cooking time.
  • b. Another popular method in our family is to fry the meatballs. Heat the olive oil in a wide, heavy-bottomed skillet over a medium-high flame. Add the meatballs, but do not over-crowd the skillet - Cook in a single layer. Cook for 10 or so minutes. As meatballs are finishing, add a little bit of red wine to de-glazethe skillet. Cook's Tip: Brown well on bottoms before turning, or meatballs will break apart. DO NOT OVERCOOK.
  • DELICIOUS VARIATION TO THIS RECIPE: Add one (1) chopped anchovie to the above-described ground beef mixture. Reduce your salt to a 1/4 teaspoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 559.4, Fat 43, SaturatedFat 9.9, Cholesterol 79.8, Sodium 564, Carbohydrate 17.6, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 11.5, Protein 25.3

1 lb ground beef
2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf Italian parsley, roughly chopped
2 tablespoons fresh basil, roughly chopped
2 tablespoons fresh parmesan cheese, grated
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup pignoli nut
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
red pepper flakes, to taste
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup red wine
anchovy, chopped (1 fillet) (optional)

GRANDMA'S ITALIAN MEATBALLS

This recipe is from my Italian grandmother. The one change she made to get with the times was to use Ragu sauce instead of homemade, and she declared that it still tasted just as good. It's never failed to impress the people I make it for. My husband says these meatballs have forever ruined him to other people's, or even restaurant meatballs. The real secret is in the time you take to slowly cook the meatballs in the sauce. Don't skimp and just toss the sauce on and eat it. It will still taste good, but not anything like it should be. The raisins are meant to absorb the acidity and impart a little sweetness to the sauce. This recipe can easily be multiplied to feed more people.

Provided by Buckdawna

Categories     Meat

Time 4h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9



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Steps:

  • Mix ground beef, garlic, bread crumbs, egg, basil, parmesan cheese, and parsley until combined. Do not overwork meatball mixture.
  • Make golfball size meatballs with meatball mixture.
  • Brown meatballs in a frying pan over medium heat, or bake at 375 degrees F for about 10 minutes, until cooked through.
  • Combine browned meatballs in a pot with sauce and raisins.
  • Cook covered, simmering gently over low heat, for at least 3 hours and up to 5 hours, stirring gently occasionaly.
  • If sauce becomes too thick over the course of cooking, a small amount of water can be added to thin it.
  • Serve over spaghetti, on rolls, or however your heart desires.

1 lb ground beef
1 large garlic clove, minced (or 2 small cloves)
1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs
1 large egg
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 (26 ounce) jar Ragu tomato sauce, Old World Style Mushroom
5 raisins

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