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CaMacho
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For those who make really good meatballs...
The last 2 times I made meatballs they didn't come out right. I like when they are kinda dry, light and fall apart... I hate when they are too moist & heavy (which is how they were the last time) and when you try to cut them in half they don't crumble at all. Does this make any sense... what am I doing wrong???
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nrthshgrl
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Re: For those who make really good meatballs...
How do you cook them?
It's the one thing I do know how to cook.
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| Posted 10/1/07 4:24 PM |
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CaMacho
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Re: For those who make really good meatballs...
Posted by nrthshgrl
How do you cook them?
It's the one thing I do know how to cook.
In a pan with oil...
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| Posted 10/1/07 4:26 PM |
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Ophelia
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Re: For those who make really good meatballs...
I think to get them drier and crumblier, you'd need more breadcrumb but less egg....
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| Posted 10/1/07 4:28 PM |
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rojerono
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Re: For those who make really good meatballs...
I am kinda the opposite.. I don't like drier meatballs. I don't really like them heavy and dense - If you don't want them to be as dense, try using more breadcrumb. I would also suggest baking them instead of frying.
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| Posted 10/1/07 4:30 PM |
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CaMacho
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Re: For those who make really good meatballs...
Thanks, i'll try more breadcrumb... i'm going to make them tomorrow night.
How long do you bake them for?
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| Posted 10/1/07 4:33 PM |
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Blu-ize
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Re: For those who make really good meatballs...
I use 1/2 beef, 1/4 veal and 1/4 pork, breadcrumbs, egg and romano cheese. They are a good consistency...not to bready and not too meaty.
I fry them and then cook them the rest of the way in the sauce.
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| Posted 10/1/07 4:34 PM |
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Ophelia
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Re: For those who make really good meatballs...
I can't really help with the bake time.
I "fry" them on my griddle, but I don't fry them in oil.
I just brown them on all sides before before throwing them into the sauce to finish cooking.
using oil to fry them may be causing them to be a bit heavier...so maybe you could fry w/o the oil.
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| Posted 10/1/07 4:35 PM |
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nrthshgrl
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Re: For those who make really good meatballs...
I also add milk to mine.
I bake them & then DH fries them when he's ready to use them.
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| Posted 10/1/07 4:37 PM |
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JennZ
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Re: For those who make really good meatballs...
Try using wet bread instead of breadcrumbs. I find this works better. I also just brown them and then dump into my sauce.
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sunflowerjesss
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Re: For those who make really good meatballs...
To make them less "mushy" either use less liquid (egg, water, milk) or add more bread crumbs.
I usually brown mine on all sides to get them firm and hold then throw them into the sauce for remainder of cooking.
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| Posted 10/1/07 4:39 PM |
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beautyq115
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Re: For those who make really good meatballs...
I bake them in the oven first..(I use pork and turkey.) then I add them to the sauce.
It's actually a WW recipe but these are the best meatballs I have tasted
Message edited 10/1/2007 4:46:13 PM.
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| Posted 10/1/07 4:45 PM |
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hazeleyes33
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Re: For those who make really good meatballs...
Posted by CaMacho
Thanks, i'll try more breadcrumb... i'm going to make them tomorrow night.
How long do you bake them for?
40 minutes on 350
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| Posted 10/1/07 4:47 PM |
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Re: For those who make really good meatballs...
Posted by Blu-ize
I use 1/2 beef, 1/4 veal and 1/4 pork, breadcrumbs, egg and romano cheese. They are a good consistency...not to bready and not too meaty.
I fry them and then cook them the rest of the way in the sauce.
me too
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MarisaK
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Re: For those who make really good meatballs...
Try to use moistened white bread (crustless) in place of breadcrumbs -
They come out more 'moist' but not heavy -
Of course I think MY Mom makes the best meatballs ever ........
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| Posted 10/1/07 4:54 PM |
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CaMacho
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Re: For those who make really good meatballs...
Thanks for all the suggestions! I'm going to try more breadcrumb, less water/milk and fry them, but not using oil.
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| Posted 10/1/07 5:10 PM |
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vmac
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Re: For those who make really good meatballs...
i use the recipe in the fannie farmer cookbook and my dh LOVES them!!! he gets so excited when i make them. i used ground turkey or chicken instead of beef
1lb ground beef
1/2 cup dried bread crumbs
1 clove garlic
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon fresh basil
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons of oil
4 cups of tomato sauce
combine the beef, bread crumbs, garlic, parsley, basil, egg, salt and pepper. mix thouroughly and shape into balls 1 1/2 inches in diameter. melt oil in the saucepan. brown the meatballs lightly on all sides; drain off the fat. add the tomato sauce, cover and simmer 25 minutes.
hope that helps!!
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Blu-ize
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Re: For those who make really good meatballs...
Posted by imthekevinofcindyandkevin
Posted by Blu-ize
I use 1/2 beef, 1/4 veal and 1/4 pork, breadcrumbs, egg and romano cheese. They are a good consistency...not to bready and not too meaty.
I fry them and then cook them the rest of the way in the sauce.
me too
this is the combo for the meatballs they serve at Rao's.
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| Posted 10/1/07 7:30 PM |
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CaMacho
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Re: For those who make really good meatballs...
Posted by vmac
i use the recipe in the fannie farmer cookbook and my dh LOVES them!!! he gets so excited when i make them. i used ground turkey or chicken instead of beef
1lb ground beef
1/2 cup dried bread crumbs
1 clove garlic
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon fresh basil
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons of oil
4 cups of tomato sauce
combine the beef, bread crumbs, garlic, parsley, basil, egg, salt and pepper. mix thouroughly and shape into balls 1 1/2 inches in diameter. melt oil in the saucepan. brown the meatballs lightly on all sides; drain off the fat. add the tomato sauce, cover and simmer 25 minutes.
hope that helps!!
Thank you!!
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dbleplay17
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Re: For those who make really good meatballs...
Posted by Blu-ize
I use 1/2 beef, 1/4 veal and 1/4 pork, breadcrumbs, egg and romano cheese. They are a good consistency...not to bready and not too meaty.
I fry them and then cook them the rest of the way in the sauce.
I do the same but I put pieces of italian bread into instead of breadcrumbs
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Kristin616
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Re: For those who make really good meatballs...
I use 1/2 beef, 1/4 veal and 1/4 pork, egg, Romano cheese, milk, and wet Italian bread. (I buy the bread a day or two before and leave it out so it gets hard) I brown them and then dump into my sauce.
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| Posted 10/1/07 9:05 PM |
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JP826
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Re: For those who make really good meatballs...
I use the following:
Beef
Sausage
onions
garlic
breadcrumbs
parsley
basil
dash of oregano
dash of sugar (Its a Sicilian thing)
pepper
egg
romano cheese
olive oil
Fry it in a pan until brown... let it simmer in tomato sauce for a few hours.
Delish.
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DandS
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Re: For those who make really good meatballs...
Here's my recipe:
1lb ground beef
1 egg
1 cup of breadcrumbs
salt, pepper, garlic powder, onions, parsley & romano cheese
I don't fry them, I cook them on a baking sheet in the oven at 350 for about 30-40 minutes, turning and flipping them throughout. Then I put them in my sauce for a few hours.
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| Posted 10/3/07 10:22 AM |
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Nicole728
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Re: For those who make really good meatballs...
I use milk and wet bread in mine and they always come out so yummy
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| Posted 10/3/07 5:47 PM |
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Re: For those who make really good meatballs...
I cook mine in the sauce in a pressure cooker. They come out so delicious!
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