Belles Garlic Meatballs Recipes

GARLIC LOVER'S MEATBALLS AND SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 12 meatballs. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Brown meatballs; drain., For sauce, in a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes, 2 cups water, tomato sauce and paste, parsley, cheese, basil, sugar and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; carefully add meatballs., Simmer, covered, 3 hours to allow flavors to blend, stirring occasionally and adding additional water as necessary. If desired, serve with additional cheese and parsley.

HONEY GARLIC MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Combine ketchup, brown sugar, honey, garlic, chile-garlic sauce, soy sauce, and five-spice powder together in a bowl. Let sauce stand at room temperature for 1 hour.
• Add frozen meatballs to a slow cooker. Pour sauce over meatballs and toss gently to coat.
• Cook on Low for for 4 hours, stirring occasionally.

ROASTED GARLIC MEATBALLS

Steps:

• In a large bowl combine ground veal, ground pork, and ground beef. Add eggs, parsley, garlic, cheese, bread crumbs, black pepper cayenne pepper, and salt; mix well.
• Shape into meatballs (golf ball size).
• Place meatballs on a baking sheet and bake in a 350 degree oven about 35 minutes until done, turning once.

GARLIC ITALIAN MEATBALLS...FOR A CROWD!

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients and mix thoroughly.
• Shape into meatballs by tablespoons, and bake on sprayed cookie sheet for 10 minutes at 350 degrees.
• If a little "puddle" forms on the cookie sheet, don't worry -- it's just oil from the cheese and meat, and aren't you glad that it came out of the meatballs instead of staying in?! You can get rid of this excess fat by removing cooked meatballs to a dish lined with paper towels.
• ENJOY!

BELLES GARLIC MEATBALLS

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, combine the chuck and pork.
• Add salt, cayenne, black pepper, Worcestershire sauce, oregano, and the egg. Mix well.
• Form the mixture into 12 small balls and insert the garlic into the center of the balls (1/2 a clove per meatball).
• Dredge the meatballs in the flour and shake off any excess.
• Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Brown the meatballs, turning several times, and cook for about 15 minute.
• Drain off any excess fat and add the beef broth, cover skillet with a lid and simmer for about 15 minute (If using these for spaghetti then just add them to your sauce now to finish cooking.).