Meatballs For 100 People Recipes

100-MEATBALL MADNESS

Steps:

• Meatballs: Preheat oven to 375 F. Combine the pork, veal, and beef in a large mixing bowl, being careful not to overmix. In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, half-and-half, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
• Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and, when they begin to sweat, add the minced garlic. Cook, stirring often, until the onions are soft and translucent, about 15 minutes. Do not let them color. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and let cool(you can do this quickly by spreading them on a sheet pan).Make a well in the bowl of ground meat, and add the half-and-half mixture in two parts, folding together gently.
• Make breadcrumbs by pulsing the bread in a food processor. Add breadcrumbs and cooled onions to the meat mixture. Season with salt, pepper, and any additional nutmeg, and gently fold until thoroughly mixed.Wet your hands with cold water to minimize sticking, and roll the mixture into 1-ounce meatballs. They will be very soft but will hold their shape when cooked. Arrange on sheet pans, spacing them about 1 inch apart. Bake until just cooked, about 20 minutes.
• Marinara: Melt butter in a large, heavy pot over medium heat. Add onions and cook until soft and translucent, about 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Do not let brown. Add garlic, tomatoes, parsley, rosemary, and bay leaf, and season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Reduce heat and gently simmer for about 20 minutes. Remove bay leaf and rosemary and adjust the seasoning before serving. This recipe will yield 2-3 cups of sauce.
• Assembly: Layer a serving platter with about half the sauce. Lightly coat the cooked meatballs in sauce, and arrange on the platter. Drizzle with olive oil, stud each with a toothpick, and serve.

GRANDMA MARONIS MEATBALLS 100 YEAR OLD RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a baking sheet with olive oil cooking spray.
• Mix all ingredients thoroughly in large bowl. If mixture seems a little loose add more bread crumbs.
• Roll meatballs loosely about the size of a golf ball and place on baking sheet. Place into preheated oven for approximately 35 to 40 minutes. Enjoy!

THE BEST MEATBALLS YOU'LL EVER HAVE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix the ground beef, croutons, sweet onion, egg, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, red pepper flakes, and Cajun seasoning. Form the mixture by hand into meatballs.
• Heat the olive oil and melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Place the meatballs in the skillet, and cook, turning constantly, 20 minutes, or to desired doneness.

HINTS FOR MAKING LARGE QUANTITIES OF MEATBALLS.

Steps:

• Using your favorite recipe for meatballs.
• Decide on what size your meatballs will be.
• Figure out how many meatballs per pound.
• Make meatball mixture in 5 lbs batches.
• Chill well.
• Using a rolling pin, roll out 5 lbs of chilled meatball mixture into a large rectangle.
• Use a pizza cutter to cut.
• Example: Small meatballs= 20 per pound; 5 X 20= 100; Halve the mixture 2 x 50; 10 x 5 and so forth.
• Form balls out of the square pieces of meat mixture.
• Place on greased baking sheet.
• Bake at 350 F until done.
• These should be turned once during cooking.
• Drain, cool and place in gallon ziplock bags until ready to heat.