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Meatballs for the Crock Pot

June 19, 2010 by Firehouse Chef  
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Meatballs for the Crock Pot – This super simple recipe for Italian meatballs, is a crock pot recipe as well, and the perfect partner for hot fresh pasta. Slow cooking all day, this allows you the freedom of leaving the house, while still cooking a homemade dinner for eveyone!

Prep Time: 10 mins
Main Ingredient: Ground Beef
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Meatballs for the Crock Pot

Meatball Ingredients:
1Kg / 2.2 lbs ground beef
1 onion finely chopped
1 clove garlic finely chopped
100g / 4 oz breadcrumbs
1 beaten free range egg
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Sauce Ingredients:
1 400g can chopped tomatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
A handful of fresh basil, chopped
A splash of Tabasco
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions to make Meatballs for the Crock Pot

Step 1:

Throw all the ingredients into a bowl, get stuck in with your hand and give it a good mulch around. Now roll the mix into the meatballs and pop them into a frying pan under a medium heat just to brown the meatballs for about 5 minutes.

Step 2:

Place the meatballs in the crock pot, pour over the sauce and cook for six hours on “low” setting

Step 3:

Serve with hot fresh pasta.

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Classic Meatball Recipe Video

May 5, 2010 by dataentry2  
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There are so many different ways to prepare a meatball, I’m sure I’ve tried almost all of them. Here’s one simple recipe in particular that I thought you might like.

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Make Ahead Meatballs

July 27, 2009 by Firehouse Chef  
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grdbf Make Ahead Meatballs -This hefty, hearty, ground beef meatball recipe that is made in the convenient crockpot, is as aromatic as it is mouth watering! Slow cooked in a creamy onion sauce, recipe included, their country style flavor is perfect for brunches as you can cook them overnight. A quick and easy meatball recipe that will soon be your favorite!

Prep Time: 20-25 mins
Servings: 10
Main Ingredient: Lean Ground Beef
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Make Ahead Meatballs

4 slices of white bread, finely chopped, about 2 cups
2lbs. lean ground beef
4 egg yolks
4 Tbs. chopped fresh parsley
2 Tbs. dried minced onion
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. mustard powder
1 tsp. ground ginger
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 can (10 1/2 oz.) condensed French onion soup
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sour cream
1 Tbs. Worcestershire sauce

Directions to make Make Ahead Meatballs

Step 1:In a bowl combine bread with 1/2 cup water; let stand until absorbed, 2 minutes. Stir in beef, yolks, 2 Tbs. parsley, onion, salt, mustard, ginger, garlic, and pepper. With wet hands roll heaping tablespoonfuls of meat mixture into balls, about 60. Place in slow cooker.
Step 2:In a bowl stir together soup and flour; pour over meatballs. Cook on high until cooked through, 4 hours; stir. Stir in sour cream and Worcestershire.

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Saucy Meatball Stuffed Pasta

May 6, 2009 by Firehouse Chef  
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saucy_meatball_stuffed_pasta Saucy Meatball Stuffed Pasta – A little taste of Italy! Hand-made meatballs, smothered in tomato sauce your make yourself. This is one homemade recipe that is very filling.

Cook Time: 30 mins
Servings: 6
Main Ingredient: Meatballs
Difficulty Level: 4

Ingredients to make Saucy Meatball Stuffed Pasta

MEAT BALLS:
1 1/2 lb ground beef chuck
1/2 lb ground pork
1/2 c chopped onion
1/4 c minced parsey
1/4 c grated Parmesan cheese
2 tb bread crumbs
2 tb oil
2 eggs
1 Clove garlic; minced
2 ts salt
1/4 ts pepper
olive oil
TOMATO SAUCE:
1/4 c oil
1/4 c chopped onion
1/4 c chopped green pepper
1 Clove garlic; minced
1 cn (6-oz)mushrooms
4 cn (6-oz)tomato paste
1 cn (#2-1/2)Italian plum tomatoes
1 ts sugar
2 ts salt
1/4 ts pepper

MAKING THE CASSEROLE:
1 lb tufoli (large tube macaroni)
meat balls from step #1
1 1/2 pk frozen chopped spinach
1 ts salt
1/2 c Parmesan cheese
1 egg

Directions to make Saucy Meatball Stuffed Pasta

Step 1:Mix all ingredients for meat balls together thoroughly, except the last, olive oil. Form into medium sized balls: brown in oil. Set aside and cook in tomato sauce later.
Step 2:To make tomato sauce: Heat the oil: add onion, green pepper, garlic, mushrooms (drained and halved) and sautee until golden. Stir in tomato paste; cook for 4 minutes. Press plum tomatoes through a strainer; add an equal amount of water. Combine with tomato paste mixture. Add sugar, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; add meatballs and cook over low heat 1-1/2 hours or until sauce thickens slightly. Remove meatballs and put aside.
Step 3:Cook tufoli in 6 quarts boiling, salted water for 12 to 15 minutes or until almost tender.
Step 4:Mash meat balls in a bowl. Add spinach (drained and finely chopped), salt, 2 tablespoons cheese and the egg, mixing well. Stuff this mixture into cooked tufoli. Cover bottom of a large casserole with half of sauce and arrange alternate layers of stufted tufoli and sauce, sprinkling each layer with cheese; finish with sauce. Cover dish and bake in a moderate oven (350 degrees) for 30 minutes.
Step 5:Serve with extra sauce and cheese.

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Meatball Tomato Soup

May 6, 2009 by Firehouse Chef  
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meatball_tomato_soup Meatball Tomato Soup – This tasty, homemade soup  is loaded with meat and veggies, a very satisfying ground beef recipe! It is always good with fresh baked bread but we’re not sure you’ll have room.

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 30-40 mins
Main Ingredient: Ground Beef
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Meatball Tomato Soup

MEATBALLS:
1 tb Finely chopped onion,Sauted a bit
1 Egg, beaten
1/2 c Soft bread crumbs, 2/3 slice
l2 tb Grated parmesan cheese
1 tb Parsley, chopped
1/4 ts Garlic powder
Pepper, to taste
1/2 lb Lean ground beef

SOUP:
15 oz Canned tomatoes with basil
1/2 c Beef broth
8 oz Canned garbanzo beans, Rinsed and drained
2 c Water
1 t Italian seasonings
1/2 c Uncooked bow tie pasta
2 c Spinach leaves, torn
1 c Sliced mushrooms

Directions to make Meatball Tomato Soup

Step 1:Brown meatballs about 8 minutes. Drain.
Step 2:In a large stock pan, stir together undrained tomatoes, broth, beans, water, and all seasonings. Bring just to a boil. Add bows. Reduce heat to gently but continally cook the pasta (8 minutes).
Step 3:Add spinach, mushrooms and meatballs. Simmer to heat through (20 minutes).

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Saucy Meatballs

May 6, 2009 by Firehouse Chef  
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scy_mtbl Saucy Meatballs – These meatballs are made with ground beef and cook in their own delectable sauce! You can let them simmer stove top or put them in the oven to bake. Awesome with mashed potatoes.

Cook Time: 40 mins
Main Ingredient: Ground Beef
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Saucy Meatballs

1 pound Ground Beef
1/2 cup Cooked Rice
1 Onion — Chopped
1 teaspoon Salt
1/4 teaspoon Pepper
1 Egg
8 ounces Marinara Sauce
1/8 cup Salad Oil
8 ounces Beef Broth
1 cup water

Directions to make Saucy Meatballs

Step 1:Mix half of marinara sauce in with everything except for consomme, oil, and water. Form meatballs. Fry meatballs in oil until lightly browned.
Step 2:Add rest of marinara, consomme and water. Cook until tender, about 40 minutes, with the pan covered.
Step 3:Or bake in the oven at 350 degrees for 40 minutes

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