Okay, let me explain this recipe and its title! I'm an Allrecipes.com Brand Ambassador. On our wedding day, I made a very special vow to my husband… “I promise to nurture, listen, comfort, and feed you, making sure to cook your grandmother’s famous meatballs at least once a month.”. There really isn’t a more gorgeous meal than a big plate of pasta. Old Fashioned Classic Italian Meatballs – Family Recipe Sound the trumpets because I'm finally posting my 'go to' recipe for meatballs! I love casseroles because everything is made in one pan! I love making classic recipes with a new twist! Related: Blackberry Mint Spritzer a great summer drink to cool off before the end of summer. This one was so easy and delicious! In a food processor add bread and milk, let sit for 5 minutes. This a voluntary position. I did use the panade as I thought it sounded like a nice touch. Meanwhile cook pasta according to directions. This is our family recipe for Spaghetti and Meatballs given to me by my Mother-in-law, who makes the best red sauce I’ve ever tasted, and I have been making it myself for over thirty years. just until all ingredients are combined into the beef. On this attempt, my husband told me these were the best meatballs I’ve ever made, not too shabby for ten years of experimenting! Wow, ground venison sounds divine! Follow Eazy Peazy Mealz on Pinterest for more great tips, ideas and recipes!. Filed under: Batch Cooking Beef Beef Main Braising and Stewing Christmas Family Friendly Game Day Italian Main Dish Stovetop Valentine's Day Video. Enjoy! Thanks so much for your expertise and knowledge. I actually like to make a bit of a bread paste for my meatballs by putting everything but the meat into a food processor and blending just until everything is happy and combined. Yes, broiling quickly creates that golden crust. The reviews, content and opinions expressed in this blog are purely the sole opinions of myself. When meatballs are done transfer to sauce and cook on Low for an additional ten minutes. No skimming or you will miss all my 'meatball making wisdom' that I'm going to bestow on to you...*smiles*. Baking the meatballs is easier and healthier anyway! I prefer using an 80% lean beef to 20% fat for my meat. The consistency is easy to cut through and remains fork tender. Grandma sure is a smart woman! Please read my disclosure policy. Without realizing it, she was telling me to make sure the Maillard reaction is done and executed just right. It should make a thick paste. The minced garlic and onion are sauteed with tomato paste to add a hint of sweetness and depth to the sauce. For this recipe, a Panade is used to make ground meat extra moist and tender. Let’s face it, nobody like tough, chewy, and flavorless meatballs. But it truly makes ALL the difference in the taste of these meatballs. products received, by me, from brand/advertisers are used for experienced-based reviews on my blog. This is one of those rare recipes that makes you do a happy dance after you taste it! Easy Recipes, Slow Cooker Meals, Meal Planning & Meal Prep, By Karissa | Updated on November 15, 2018. We won't send you spam. Place on baking sheet and cook for 30 minutes. If you increase the amount of meat, even by a forth, you will need to equally increase the amount of your other ingredients in the meatball mixture. His big smile is priceless when he walks through the door at the end of a long day and smells fresh tomato sauce simmering on the stove and meatballs broiling in the oven. That’s because the size of the breadcrumbs are so fine, that the moisture from the eggs and ground beef is enough to be absorbed by the bread and activate the natural starches. The right ratio of meat-to-breadcrumb and fat for flavor is crucial. Then look at the bottom of the post above the 'Comments' area. Cook a small test piece, taste for the correct seasoning level, correct seasoning if needed. Slow Cooker Meatballs with Vegetable Noodles, Coconut Curry Meatballs with Vegetable Noodles. I'm a culinary school graduate, cookbook author, and a mom who loves croissants! Don’t act like you don’t want to just jump in and love all of it. Turn over and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes. This was an integral step to enhancing the flavor and texture of the meatballs. Tender and juicy meatballs simmered in a simple yet rich tomato sauce and placed over spaghetti noodles or the pasta of your liking. High quality crushed tomatoes are stirred in to create just the right sauce consistency. Preparation. Line a baking sheet with foil, evenly space the meatballs on the sheet. The recipe makes 14 hearty meatballs and includes the sauce. Jason never forgets to remind me that the sauce needs to be thick so that it can cling to the noodles. Yes, I'm an ingredient snob when it comes to this family meatball recipe! Thank you for your feedback! Well, that was until I tried this marinade! The braising process also helps to soften the tougher connective tissue in the beef, so that each bite breaks down with little resistance. It’s the process of creating hundreds of new flavors and aromas in the dish. www.myrecipejourney.com/2014/10/old-fashioned-classic-italian-meatballs.html The key to tasty meatballs is using the correct ratio of meat to other ingredients! If there are too little or too many breadcrumbs, the texture is off (tough or spongy). No offense to that green container, but freshly grated cheese will take these to the next level. And I always bake my meatballs instead of pan frying...just like my sweet Mother and Grandmother always did! Good thing this recipe makes for generous leftovers, and I swear the meatballs taste better the next day! I’m not compensated for my work with Allrecipes com. Grandma’s Rose advised to always broil the meatballs before simmering them in the sauce. 1 egg. You can adapt this recipe for a 6-quart slow cooker. Thanks for making the recipe! Only thing I did differently was I made the panade with all the ingredients except the meat. Great idea to mix the ingredients together before adding to the ground beef to make it easier to incorporate. Of course, we can’t forget to boil some pasta to serve with the meatballs. My passion is creating recipes and sharing the science behind cooking to help you gain confidence in the kitchen. Lick the plate. The tighter you roll the meatballs the tougher they will be when they come out of the oven. I’ve made these several times and we love them! Thank you so much for this great recipe and the science tips! Old Fashioned Spaghetti and Meatballs ©Eazy Peazy Mealz by EazyPeazyMealz.com Pin it to your Dinner board to SAVE it for later! The sauce was much more flavorful even with using the canned tomatoes. OldFashioned Italian Beef Meatballs Recipe Recipes . How many servings does this recipe make? https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/220854/chef-johns-italian-meatballs I just mean they need to not be expired or old. Paleo Spaghetti with Veggie and Meat Sauce. This has become my go to recipe for meatballs… I tweak it a little but the ratios are spot on in my opinion. Varying the combination of ingredients can add more or less flavor depending on your taste preference. This post may contain affiliate links. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute. Grandma’s Italian meatball recipe is the ultimate comfort food to share with the family! Yes, soak in ALL my wisdom...LOL! Does this mean 1 meatball is 216 calories? Sub-secret #2, I gently cook the meatballs in the sauce after they bake to help them break down a little and become even more tender. I like to please, so the sauce gets concentrated over the long cooking period. (More About Me). I like to say there’s two things being born and bred Italian has given me. It may seem like a silly promise. I won’t judge. Please Do Not Use Any of My Photos Without My Permission! Tender and juicy meatballs simmered in a simple yet rich tomato sauce and placed over spaghetti noodles or the pasta of your liking. Heat olive oil over medium-low heat and sauté onion and garlic until onions are translucent, 3 minutes. (((HUGS))) =D. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix using your hand. It’s borderline sexy if I’m being honest. A panade is a mixture of starch and liquid; any combination of starch (bread, panko, crackers) and liquids (milk, buttermilk, yogurt, stock, water) can be used. Thank you for making this your go-to meatball recipe! Garnish with fresh basil and Parmesan cheese. Old Fashioned Italian Meatballs. So please read this entire post carefully! Hi, I'm Rachael, and I am obsessed with sharing quality products and solid recipes. Your email address will not be published. I love after dinner mints, so I decided to give it a try! The whole family loved it! I found that a ratio of 1 pound beef, 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, and 1 large egg is perfect. I always broiled them, but never followed up with the extra cooking time in the sauce. Required fields are marked *. use less if a thinner consistency is desired. Meatballs should really be free form balls,  not tight little golf balls. Thank you!. Ingredients. Enjoy these meatballs to the fullest extent. MyRecipes has 70,000+ tested recipes and videos to help you be a better cook. I will read this later as I need to soak in all your wisdom LillyBoo LOL...my muse! I've been seeing lots of recipes for making your own mint candy! But to each his own, I guess! I lightly pat my meatballs into circles never really rolling them in my hand. Also always use fresh, good quality ingredients such as fresh parsley (not dried), fresh grated cheese (not jarred), fresh garlic (also not jarred) and fresh unflavored (plain) breadcrumbs. I was so interested in this recipe because it just seemed too good to be true! Unsubscribe at any time. Hi, I'm Jessica Gavin, a certified culinary scientist and author. This is one of those seriously scrumptious easy meals that you just want to gobble up and lick the plate clean! Add all remaining ingredients, except ground beef and gently pulse until evenly combined. finely chopped fresh italian parsley, not curly leaf.