Meatballs Recipe
with choice of styles: Italian, BBQ, Swedish, Vodka Cream Sauce
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Ingredients
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Meatball Base
Italian Style Sauce
BBQ Style Sauce
Swedish Style Sauce
Vodka Cream Sauce
Method
Meatball Preparation
- 1
Mix Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, finely chopped onion, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper.
- 2
Combine Mixture
Using your hands, mix the ingredients until well combined, being careful not to overwork the meat.
- 3
Shape Meatballs
Form the mixture into small balls, approximately 2.5 cm in diameter.
Cooking Meatballs
- 4
Brown Meatballs
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add a tablespoon of oil. Once hot, add the meatballs.
- 5
Cook Thoroughly
Cook for about 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through.
Sauce Preparation
- 6
Italian Sauce
For Italian Style: In the same skillet, add tomato sauce, dried basil, and oregano. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- 7
- 8
Swedish Sauce
For Swedish Style: Add cream, beef broth, soy sauce, and allspice to the skillet. Stir and simmer for 5-7 minutes.
- 9
Vodka Cream Sauce
For Vodka Cream Sauce: Add vodka, heavy cream, crushed tomatoes, and parmesan cheese. Stir and simmer for 5-7 minutes.
Serving
- 10
Coat Meatballs
Once the sauce is prepared, return the meatballs to the skillet and coat them in the sauce.
- 11
Serve
Serve hot with your choice of pasta, bread, or on their own.