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These also make fantastic juicy melt-in-your-mouth burgers for the grill, use all ground beef and shape into patties instead of balls 
---This meatball recipe goes back over 25 years, place the meatballs into the simmering pasta sauce, they will not only add so much extra flavor to the sauce the meatballs will be melt-in-your-mouth tender, you may of course oven-bake the meatballs for about 25 minutes --- don't be afraid to add in more Parmesan cheese and a little more milk, there is no need to measure exactly, this recipe is pretty much foolproof, leftover cooked meatballs make a wonderful pizza topping just slice thinly and freeze until ready to use
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Directions
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Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl.2
Shape into small meatballs or patties (at this point you can place on a jelly-roll/baking sheet and freeze to use later, or cover with plastic wrap refrigerate up to 24 hours before using).3
Drop the meatballs into simmering pasta sauce, do not stir for at least 20 minutes or you will risk breaking the meatballs.4
Continue cooking in the simmering sauce for another 20 minutes (depending on how fast your sauce is simmering 40 minutes total should fully cook the meatballs).5
After the 40 minutes cooking time continue cooking your sauce with the meatballs in for as long as desired.6
**note** you may also bake the meatballs at 350 degrees F for 25 minutes or until cooked through.7
IF GRILLING; cook patties over medium-high heat until cooked through.
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From: sassyfrassy
On May 14, 2008
WOW!! I have never been a fan of meatballs because they are usually rubbery, I also have never had a great meatball recipe but I thought I'd give these a try. I am so glad that I did!!! I followed the recipe to a tee except I used cream instead of milk. I made these approx. the size of a jacks ball, and I got about 50 meatballs. These just MELTED in your mouth. My whole family loved these, including the SO who doesnt even LIKE spaghetti! LOL Thanx so much Kittencal for sharing this wonderful recipe
From: nascarmom
On May 13, 2008
wow, I don't know what the secret to these are but they are truly the best I have ever had. I have simmered my meatballs in sauce before and they did not taste tender like these so it has to be the milk and parmesan cheese?????
From: Tender Vittles
On Apr 26, 2005
EXCELLENT! I always wanted to cook meatballs, but never had a good recipe. My family LOVES these meatballs. This one is a keeper; a new Sunday tradition. I only used beef and pork and I put the meatballs on an ungreased cookie sheet and baked at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes and then threw them into a simmering sauce. Thanks for a great recipe!
From: Caroline Cooks
On May 26, 2005
I'm adding my high 5 to all the other reviewers. Made these for dinner. WOW! I was not sure that your advice about placing STRAIGHT into the sauce was sound. Silly me! They, indeed, cooked beautifully and then absorbed the sauce nicely. Great flavor and easy to make...another blue ribbon winner, Kitten.
| Nutrition Facts | ||
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Serving Size 1 pounds 615g Recipe makes 1 1/2 pounds) |
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| Calories 967 | ||
| Calories from Fat 360 | (37%) | |
| Amount Per Serving | %DV | |
| Total Fat 40.1g | 61% | |
| Saturated Fat 16.1g | 80% | |
| Monounsaturated Fat 15.5g | ||
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.6g | ||
| Trans Fat 0.0g | ||
| Cholesterol 430mg | 143% | |
| Sodium 2434mg | 101% | |
| Potassium 1933mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 33.0g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber 2.6g | 10% | |
| Sugars 2.8g | ||
| Protein 112.3g | 224% | |
| Vitamin A 1180mcg | 23% | |
| Vitamin B6 2.2mg | 110% | |
| Vitamin B12 15.9mcg | 264% | |
| Vitamin C 16mg | 27% | |
| Vitamin E 1mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium 396mg | 39% | |
| Iron 13mg | 74% | |
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