Meatballs are such a versatile vessel for a meal. You can use them in almost every type of cuisine, and you can make them with any type of ground meat. Beef, pork, chicken, turkey, lamb…the list goes on and on. And you can serve them in a sauce, on a sandwich, in a rice bowl, over noodles, as a taco, or in a soup. For this latest recipe collection, I have pulled together several of my most popular meatball recipes.
There is one super important tool you need in your kitchen to make meatball making easier and faster. And that is a portion scoop. I like to have a variety of sizes as different recipes need different sized meatballs – soups do best with smaller meatballs while pasta and sauce meatball recipes can do a larger size. The really important thing about having all your meatballs cooked evenly is to have them portioned out to the same size – this insures that they all cook at the same rate.
Speaking of cooking at the same rate, ground meats -mostly- need to be cooked all the way through (especially poultry). And when you combine meats (like chicken and chorizo), you need to cook to the done temperature for the chicken. If you have a digital thermometer, it will come in extra handy to check if the meatballs are cooked through. This saves you from having to sacrifice a meatball by cutting it in half to check. Just be sure that you are getting the temp of the very center of the meatball and not just pushing it into the other side.
And without further adieu – here are 11 different Meatball Recipes from the blog!
Meatball Couscous Soup – This soup brings together some lovely Moroccan flavors in a delicious broth with scrumptious chicken meatballs. With so many bold flavors packed into this recipe, you do not actually have to do that much work. Meatball Couscous soup is going to be a big hit and makes for a perfect weeknight meal.
Chicken Bacon Ranch Meatball Subs – When I say these are the most tender meatballs – I really mean it. Ground chicken isn’t always known for being tender, but the addition of the cheese gives it just enough fat to keep it juicy. This recipe for Chicken Bacon Ranch Meatball Subs is going to knock your socks off.
Spicy Meatballs & Spaghetti – Classic comfort dishes are classics for a reason – they make you feel like home, they make you feel safe, they make you feel loved. My kids absolutely love spaghetti & meatballs. And you know, I cannot leave well enough alone, so I have to switch it up every so often.
Chicken & Chorizo Tacos – It is a great way to use ground meat in a taco without it just being loose meat. These Chicken & Chorizo Tacos are loaded down with the spicy bite of chorizo and the delicious flavors of chicken layered up with radishes, salsa verde, cojita and sour cream.
Meatball Mac & Cheese – Comfort food is a staple in my house. Some people have a more stringent definition of what comfort food is – but for me, it’s any food that makes you feel like you are home. Basically any types of food that you can taste the love in. This Meatball Mac & Cheese is exactly that.
Gyro in a Bowl – For this bowl, I went on the Lebanese route with homemade tabbouleh, feta, fresh mint and cinnamon flavors to round it out. This recipe for Gyro in a Bowl is so satisfying, you’ll be making it again and again.
Bacon Sausage Balls – The classic “off the box of Bisquik” sausage balls are taken to a whole other level with the addition of bacon, cream cheese, and ranch seasoning in these delightful bites. Whether you need a snack, appetizer, or potluck item – these Bacon Sausage Balls will surely be an absolute slam dunk
Orange Bourbon Chicken Tacos – An Asian inspired orange glazed chicken added to a flour tortilla with some delicious veggies come together for your next #TacoTuesday win!
Hawaiian Meatballs & Rice – these are so easy to make but they are literally bursting with flavor. What I love the most about this dish is that the heat of the Sriracha cooks down to a delicious flavor of jalapeno that mingles with the pineapple so well.
Bacon Cheeseburger Cups – You know how much I love a cheeseburger! Couple that knowledge with my love of appetizers and it’s no surprise that my latest recipe is these Bacon Cheeseburger Cups! A fun and delicious two-bite appetizer gives you all the flavors of a fully loaded classic Bacon Cheeseburger, complete with ketchup, mustard and pickles.
Hope you enjoyed my selections of Taco Recipes – do you have a favorite? Which one will you be trying first?
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