Go old school Italian with this slow-simmered recipe for real Sunday "gravy" (that's pasta sauce to non-Italians). Tony Soprano would be proud.
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Meatballs
Delicious little balls of meat made from beef, pork, or a combination of meats. Meatballs can be baked, fried, or broiled. They can be served alone, with pasta and sauce such as the famous "spaghetti with meatballs", in gravy or white sauce, and even on sandwiches! Meatballs can be made ahead and frozen for later use. Don't have time to make them from scratch? No problem, we have recipes using pre-made or frozen meatballs too.
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Soprano's Sunday Gravy
Copycat Old Spaghetti Factory Meatballs
Make all the fancy food you want, there's something about classic spaghetti and meatballs that'll always have you coming back.
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Fancy Covered Meatballs
A beefy version of pigs in a blanket. Savory meatballs are wrapped in crescent roll dough and baked until golden brown. Makes a great appetizer.
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Swedish Meat Balls Party-Style
What's a party without the Swedish meatballs? These mini bites are subtly spiced with nutmeg and allspice to add a little intrigue to their flavor palate. The meatballs...
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Slow Cooker Swedish Meatballs
Tender meatballs made from a combination of pork and beef and served in a traditional-style sauce.
Method: crock pot, oven
Time: 2-5 hours
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Swedish Meatballs With Stroganoff Sauce
What do you get when you combine Swedish meatballs and beef stroganoff? Serve the rich meatballs and sauce over cooked egg noodles. Easy enough to be your new...
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Grape Jelly Swedish Meatballs
Meatballs coated with a sweet and spicy grape jelly sauce are addicting. Pop them on toothpicks for an easy appetizer.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Lady Meatballs (Boiled Meatballs)
The trick to these delicious beefy meatballs is boiling them firstin water, then coating them in egg and deep-frying them in oil.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Quick Slow Cooker Meatballs
These meatballs with cream of mushroom and onion soup mix may be slow-cooked, but they'll be sure to make dinner come together pretty quick.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Zesty Italian Slow Cooker Barbecue Meatballs
These zesty Italian barbecue meatballs are the perfect addition to any party or gathering. They're easy to make and are cooked in a slow cooker, making them...
Method: oven, crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Slow Cooker Albondigas
Crockpot albondigas cooked with tomatoes and green chiles go great on warm flour tortillas with fresh chopped cilantro.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Southeast Asian Grilled Monkey Balls (Thai Meatballs)
Relax, relax, it's just pork and chicken. Still though, anyone you serve these grilled meatballs to will go bananas for the recipe.
Method: outdoor grill
Time: under 30 minutes
Pork In Golden Threads (Moo Sarong)
This is a Thai dish made of pork meatballs wrapped in egg noodles and fried until crispy. It is served with a dipping sauce on the side.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Peanut Butter Meatballs
The peanut butter adds a creamy texture and nutty flavor to these tender meatballs. Serve as is or with your favorite dipping sauce (try bbq!).
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Cowboy Meatballs
Made with chili powder, paprika, brown sugar, ground beef, rice, onion, egg, seasoned salt, tomatoes, vinegar
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Herby Slow Cooker Meatballs
Simple, but tasty, meatballs made with a mixture of ground beef and ground sausage, minced onion, egg, and Italian seasoning and slow cooked in tomato soup to form a...
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Deep Fried Pork Meatballs
Deep-fried pork meatballs are a delicious and easy to make appetizer. The bread crumb coated meatballs are fried in hot oil until golden and served with your favorite dipping...
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Three-Ingredient Slow Cooker BBQ Meatballs
Just three ingredients: meatballs, barbecue sauce, and ketchup. That's it! You can also use homemade meatballs in this recipe.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Italian Meatballs In Tomato Sauce with Red Wine
This classic Italian recipe has bold saucy flavors and tender meatballs. For best results, prepare a day in advance and gently reheat.
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Slow Cooker Meatballs And Baked Beans
Porcupine-style meatballs (ground beef mixed with rice) are slow cooked in a dressed up baked bean sauce.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Slow Cooker Turkey Meatballs And Gravy
Perfectly seasoned and topped with a rich and creamy gravy, these turkey-beef meatballs are a delicious and healthy twist on a classic comfort food.
Method: crock pot, oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Soft Italian Meatballs
Want to know the secret to making soft, delicious meatballs? Try this recipe for Italian-style meatballs that turns out perfect every time.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Authentic Italian Meatballs
Incredibly simple meatballs that yield very tender and flavorful results. Made with ground beef, bread crumbs, herbs, and parmesan cheese and simmered a few hours in the...
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Italian Meatball Sub Casserole
Love a good meatball sub? Try it in casserole form with this easy-to-make comfort food recipe.
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Meatballs
This recipe for sweet and sour meatballs is one example of how you can whip up something tasty with minimal effort in no time flat simply by starting with some...
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
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