Meatballs for Spaghetti or Sandwiches
"This is a simple recipe, but tasty, and with ingredients always on hand. Any leftovers make good sandwiches, or a topping for pizza when sliced up."
photo by CountryLady
- Ready In:
- 30mins
- Ingredients:
- 8
- Yields:
-
12 golfball size
- Serves:
- 4
ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 beaten egg
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1⁄4 cup milk
- 4 ounces grated romano cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, to taste
directions
- Mix spices with breadcrumbs and grated cheese.
- Thoroughly combine with remaining ingredients, by hand.
- Shape into balls.
- Brown in olive oil on all sides, or alternatively, bake in 400 degree oven for approx.
- 20 to 30 minutes, till browned but not cooked through.
- The meatballs maintain their shape better using the oven method.
- Add to spaghetti sauce and simmer for 30 minutes before serving.
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Reviews
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I really liked how these turned out! I used half turkey and half beef. I made them a little big but they were a big hit with the kids so we'll make them again! -
I thought these were just OK and won't be making them again. I can't imagine I did anything wrong since the recipe is very simple but am baffled after reading other reviews. Sorry. -
This was my first time making meatballs and this recipe is a keeper! My husband loved them and requested them again soon. (I also used parmesan instead of romano and added garlic.) LATER: I forgot to mention that I have used turkey in them as well with delicious results! -
Delicious! I used the oven method to brown them and then allowed the meatballs to simmer in the sauce (covered). They came out very nice. Thanks!
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Tasty meatballs - easy to make! Like the other reviewers, I added minced garlic - also used Parmesan instead of Romano. I served with the last jar of spicy tomato sauce from last year's tomato crop, caesar salad & garlic bread. Thanx Minx!
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This was my first time making meatballs and this recipe is a keeper! My husband loved them and requested them again soon. (I also used parmesan instead of romano and added garlic.) LATER: I forgot to mention that I have used turkey in them as well with delicious results!
RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
FlemishMinx
Belgium
I am an American married to a Belgian, and have lived in Belgium since December 1999. Cooking is my major hobby. I'm also an avid reader, but I have difficulty finding the time. I love to travel. Since moving to Europe I've been lucky enough to have had the opportunity to go a couple of times per year to Paris, as well as having visited London, Rome, Florence, Naples, Amsterdam, and of course Brussels and Antwerp. I've seen at least parts of most regions of France, as well as parts of Germany, Austria, a great deal of Switzerland, Slovenia, Croatia, Luxembourg, and Monaco. I'm absolutely in love with the Bay of Naples and Sorrento coast areas of Italy, which my husband and I recently re-visited on a trip that included Rome, Puglia, Umbria and Marche. I'm still looking forward to Ireland, Spain, Portugal, the Czech Republic . . . the list is too long ! One of the bonuses of travel is getting to taste the local cuisine, and afterward trying to figure out how to duplicate it at home.
I think cooking is one of the nicest things a person can do for someone they love (including themself!)
I had to submit a picture with me and my cat, Sophie, as she insists on sitting in my lap when I'm sitting at the computer. If you are wondering what all that stuff hanging on the wall behind us in the photo is, it is just a small part of my husband's military medal collection. He was appalled by my posting this picture-- Our study is the messiest room in our house (thank god!)
