Meatball Chili With Dumplings Recipes

MEATBALL CHILI WITH DUMPLINGS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine egg, 1/4 cup onion, bread crumbs, 3 teaspoons bouillon and 1 teaspoon chili powder; crumble beef over mixture and mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into twelve 1-1/2-in. meatballs. Roll in flour. , Heat oil in a 12-in. cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet; brown meatballs. Drain on paper towels. Wipe skillet clean with paper towels. Add tomatoes, garlic, cumin and the remaining onion, bouillon and chili powder to skillet; stir to combine. Add meatballs. Cover and cook over low heat about 20 minutes. Stir in beans. , Combine dumpling ingredients. Drop by spoonfuls onto chili; cook on low, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Cover and cook until a toothpick inserted in dumpling comes out clean, 10-12 minutes longer. If desired, sprinkle with minced chives.

MEATBALL STEW WITH DUMPLINGS

Steps:

• Prepare the basic meatball recipe -- except cook them in a Dutch oven.
• Drain off the excess fat.
• Add the soup, sour cream, peas (with liquid) and potatoes, heat to boiling, stirring occasionally.
• Prepare the dumplings.
• Drop the dough by TBLS onto the boiling stew. simmer uncovered for about 10 minutes.
• Cover and simmer another 10 minutes longer.
• Serve.
• EGG DUMPLINGS: Mix all the ingredients together until a soft dough forms.
• PARSLEY DUMPLINGS: Mix all the ingredients together until a soft dough forms.

QUICK AND EASY MEATBALL CHILI

Steps:

• Cut the meatballs into quarters.
• Place the cut meatballs in a large pot. Add all the rest of the ingredients (EXCEPT CHEESE). Stir well.
• Bring to a gentle simmer.
• Cover and simmer for 30-35 minutes.
• For the Crockpot: Place the quartered meatballs in the crockpot along with everything else (EXCEPT CHEESE).
• Cover and cook on low for about 6 hours or on high for about 4 hours. (All crockpots seem to cook a little faster or slower than others.).
• Serve hot with some cheese on top, if desired.