Jul 14 2026
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Meatball Bar Recipe

Inspired by Pollos & Jarras
Time50m
Serves4

Customizable meatball dishes.

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Ingredients

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Meatballs

Sauces

Method

Meatballs Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

  2. 2

    Mix Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, chopped onion, parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.

  3. 3

    Shape Meatballs

    Using your hands, shape the mixture into meatballs about 1 inch in diameter and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

  4. 4

    Bake Meatballs

    Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through and browned on the outside.

Sauce Preparation

  1. 5

    Heat Sauces

    In a saucepan, heat the marinara sauce over medium heat until simmering. Keep BBQ and Alfredo sauces warm separately.

Assembly

  1. 6

    Serve Meatballs

    Once the meatballs are cooked, serve them on a platter with the three sauces in separate bowls.

  2. 7

    Add Toppings

    Allow guests to customize their meatballs with their choice of sauce and toppings, including mozzarella cheese, fresh basil, sliced jalapeños, and chopped green onions.

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