Meatballs Recipe
Perfectly spiced, rolled meatballs. Choose from BBQ, Swedish or Italian.
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Ingredients
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Meatball Base
BBQ Sauce (optional)
Swedish Sauce (optional)
Italian Sauce (optional)
Method
Meatball Preparation
- 1
Combine Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, chopped onion, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly blended.
- 2
Form Meatballs
Using your hands, roll the mixture into meatballs about 1 inch in diameter. Place the rolled meatballs on a lined baking sheet.
- 3
Chill Meatballs
Cover the baking sheet with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to help the meatballs hold their shape.
Cooking Meatballs
- 4
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 5
Bake Meatballs
Remove the meatballs from the refrigerator. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until they are cooked through and browned.
Sauce Preparation (Optional)
- 6
- 7
Prepare Swedish Sauce
For Swedish meatballs, in a saucepan, combine beef broth, heavy cream, soy sauce, cornstarch, and water. Bring to a simmer, stirring until the sauce thickens. Pour over the cooked meatballs before serving.
- 8
Prepare Italian Sauce
For Italian meatballs, heat the marinara sauce in a saucepan and pour it over the cooked meatballs before serving.
