11 Mouthwatering Meatball Recipes That Don’t Involve Spaghetti (2024)

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Break out of your dinner rut! These Farm Rich recipes will have your family saying, “More meatballs, please.”

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1. Meatball Poutine

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You’ll need:

Farm Rich meatballs

1 12-ounce jar premade gravy

1 cup full-fat, fresh mozzarella cheese torn into chunks (or substitute 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese)

French fries (homemade or store-bought)

Parmesan cheese

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350ºF. Arrange meatballs in a single layer on a baking sheet and place on middle rack of preheated oven. Bake half bag for 20–21 minutes or full bag for 28–29 minutes.

Meanwhile, heat gravy on the stovetop until hot and tear the mozzarella into large chunks.

Place freshly cooked french fries in dish. Top with chunks of mozzarella. Place meatballs on top of fries, and then cover plate with 3–4 ounces of heated gravy. Dust with Parmesan cheese. Serve and devour!

2. Meatball-Stuffed Baked Potato

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You’ll need:

4 potatoes

Salt and pepper, to taste

Farm Rich meatballs

1 jar salsa

1 carton sour cream

Extra mozzarella cheese

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350ºF. Wash potatoes and pierce with a fork. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Wrap in foil and bake in preheated oven for 1 hour. Remove from oven, slice down the middle, and use a spoon to create a space in the middle of the potato.

Arrange meatballs in a single layer on a baking sheet and place on middle rack of preheated oven. Bake half bag for 20–21 minutes or full bag for 28–29 minutes.

Spoon 3–4 meatballs and desired amount of salsa onto each baked potato. Top with desired amount of sour cream, and sprinkle on shredded mozzarella cheese. Place back in 350ºF oven for one minute to allow cheese to melt. Remove from oven, let cool, and enjoy.

3. Bacon Cheeseburger Meatballs

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You’ll need:

Farm Rich meatballs

1 package precooked bacon slices, cut into small pieces

1 bag iceberg lettuce, torn into small pieces

1 carton grape tomatoes, cut in half

1 pound American cheese, cut into small pieces

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350ºF. Arrange meatballs in a single layer on a baking sheet and place on middle rack of preheated oven. Bake half bag for 20–21 minutes or full bag for 28–29 minutes.

Meanwhile, stack bacon pieces, lettuce, and half a tomato on toothpicks. When the meatballs are done, top each one with a piece of American cheese and place back in the oven for one minute, until cheese is melted.

Poke the already stacked skewers onto the meatballs. Serve happily!

4. Cheesy Hawaiian Meatball Rolls

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You’ll need:

Farm Rich meatballs

2 packages Hawaiian butter rolls

3 tablespoons butter

1 jar thick teriyaki sauce

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

1 pineapple, sliced into small pieces

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350ºF. Arrange meatballs in a single layer on a baking sheet and place on middle rack of preheated oven. Bake half bag for 20–21 minutes or full bag for 28–29 minutes.

While the meatballs cook, use a sharp knife to cut round holes in the tops of each roll while keeping the rolls stuck together. Remove enough bread so that you’ll be able to fit a meatball in there.

Heat butter in the microwave. Brush insides of the rolls with the melted butter and bake them for 10–12 minutes.

At the same time, heat teriyaki sauce on the stovetop until hot.

When meatballs are cooked and rolls are crisp, spoon a small amount of teriyaki sauce into each roll and add shredded cheese, reserving some cheese for later, then secure a meatball on top. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the rolls and put them back in the oven for 2 minutes or until the cheese is melted. Top with a slice of pineapple.

Then enjoy!

5. Baked Meatballs in Creamy Sauce

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You’ll need:

Farm Rich meatballs

2 tablespoons butter

1 garlic, halved

2 tablespoons flour

1 1/2 cups chicken broth

1/4 cup heavy whipping cream

1/4 teaspoon black pepper, crushed

1/2 teaspoon chili flakes

2 heaping tablespoons Parmesan

1 cup mozzarella, grated

Salt to taste

Parsley to taste

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350ºF. Arrange meatballs in a single layer on a baking sheet and place on middle rack of preheated oven. Bake half bag for 20–21 minutes or full bag for 28–29 minutes.

Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. While butter is melting, drop in garlic. Stir in the flour and cook for one minute.

Gradually add chicken broth and bring to a boil for 2–3 minutes. Then add in heavy cream, black pepper, chili flakes, and Parmesan.

Transfer meatballs to a casserole dish and pour sauce over them. Sprinkle with cheese and bake for another 10–15 minutes until golden.

Sprinkle with salt and parsley and dig in!

6. Meatball Ramen

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You’ll need:

Farm Rich meatballs

1 package ramen noodles

2 eggs

2 radishes, thinly sliced

1/2 jalapeño pepper, thinly sliced

A pinch of cilantro, chopped

Lime juice, to taste

Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350ºF. Arrange meatballs in a single layer on a baking sheet and place on middle rack of preheated oven. Bake half bag for 20–21 minutes or full bag for 28–29 minutes.

Meanwhile, cook ramen according to directions on the package, and soft-boil the eggs by placing in simmering water for 5–7 minutes.

Top finished ramen with meatballs, halved soft-boiled eggs, radishes, jalapeño, and cilantro. Add lime juice, salt, and black pepper to taste and serve for a soothed soul.

7. Cheesy Meatball-Stuffed Peppers

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You’ll need:

Farm Rich meatballs

4 bell peppers halved and cleaned

1 25-ounce jar marinara sauce

1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350ºF. Arrange meatballs in a single layer on a baking sheet and place on middle rack of preheated oven. Bake half bag for 20–21 minutes or full bag for 28–29 minutes.

Cut each bell pepper in half across the middle and clean the insides. Remove stems to make little cups and place in baking dish.

Place cooked meatballs into the pepper cups and pour marinara sauce over them. Place back in the oven and bake for 10 minutes until peppers are cooked through.

Take out of the oven and sprinkle mozzarella on top (not sparingly). Bake for another 5–10 minutes until cheese is melted. Let cool and eat up!

8. Meatball Shakshuka

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You’ll need:

Farm Rich meatballs

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped

1 14-ounce can peeled tomatoes

1 tablespoon chopped parsley

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon paprika

Salt and pepper, to taste

4 eggs

Crusty bread

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350ºF. Arrange meatballs in a single layer on a baking sheet and place on middle rack of preheated oven. Bake half bag for 20–21 minutes or full bag for 28–29 minutes.

In deep — preferably cast-iron — skillet, stir all the rest of the ingredients except the eggs and bread over medium heat. Bring to a boil, cover, and let simmer until it becomes a thick sauce. Add meatballs to the sauce.

Gently break the eggs into the sauce and cover until eggs are cooked through. Serve immediately with crusty bread.

9. Meatball Fondue

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You’ll need:

Farm Rich meatballs

2 cups shredded aged provolone

2 cups shredded gruyere

3 tablespoons flour

1 large clove garlic crushed

2 cups dry white wine

1 tablespoon lemon juice

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350ºF. Arrange meatballs in a single layer in a casserole dish and place on middle rack of preheated oven. Bake half bag for 20–21 minutes or full bag for 28–29 minutes.

Meanwhile, toss the cheeses with flour and rub a medium pot with garlic. Put the garlic clove and the wine in the pot and bring to a simmer. Remove garlic and add lemon juice. Add cheese a handful at a time, and melt using a wooden spoon and stirring. Once fully melted, add next handful of cheese.

Let cool and dip the night away.

10. Greek Meatball Kebabs With Tzatziki Sauce

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You’ll need:

Farm Rich meatballs

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 tablespoon dried mint

2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

3 garlic cloves, minced

2 large red bell peppers, diced into small pieces

1 large red onion, diced into wedges

3 small zucchini, sliced into rounds

Parsley for garnish

1 jar thick tzatziki sauce

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350ºF. Arrange meatballs in a single layer in a casserole dish and place on middle rack of preheated oven. Bake half bag for 20–21 minutes or full bag for 28–29 minutes.

In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, mint, and vinegar. Place the veggies in a resealable bag, pour mixture over them, and seal. Refrigerate bag for 45 minutes.

Drizzle and toss the meatballs with olive oil.

Preheat a grill over medium-high heat. Layer a red bell pepper, red onion, zucchini, and two meatballs on each skewer. Place skewers on grill and grill about 7 minutes, rotating once. Garnish with parsley and serve warm with tzatziki sauce.

11. Salisbury Steak Meatballs

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You’ll need:

Farm Rich meatballs

1 cup mushrooms

2 tablespoon olive oil

2 garlic cloves

3 tablespoon butter

3 tablespoon flour

3 cups beef stock

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Salt and pepper, to taste

Mashed potatoes, for serving

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350ºF. Arrange meatballs in a single layer in a casserole dish and place on middle rack of preheated oven. Bake half bag for 20–21 minutes or full bag for 28–29 minutes.

Slice the mushrooms. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat and add mushrooms and garlic. Cook the mushrooms for about 3 minutes or until brown. Remove onto a plate.

In the same skillet, melt butter and stir in flour. Cook the flour mixture for two minutes, stirring constantly, then slowly pour in the stock and Worcestershire sauce and bring to a boil, stirring frequently.

Add meatballs and mushrooms and cook until mixture is thick. Add salt and pepper to taste and serve with style over some mashed taters.

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11 Mouthwatering Meatball Recipes That Don’t Involve Spaghetti (2024)

FAQs

What is the secret to making tender meatballs? ›

Egg and breadcrumbs are common mix-ins to add moisture and tenderness. Another binder option that people swear by is a panade, which is fresh or dry breadcrumbs that have been soaked in milk. “The soaked breadcrumbs help keep the proteins in the meat from shrinking,” as food writer Tara Holland explained in the Kitchn.

What not to do when making meatballs? ›

5 Mistakes to Avoid When Making Meatballs
  1. Not seasoning the meat.
  2. Not adding any moisture to the meat.
  3. Over-mixing the meat.
  4. Not shaping the meatballs correctly.
  5. Not forming evenly-sized meatballs.
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How are meatballs served in Italy? ›

Although meatballs cooked in tomato sauce and served with pasta is likely what most Americans first imagine when they think of them, this meatball preparation is virtually nonexistent in Italy. In most regions, meatballs are just fried and eaten as is—enjoyed as a snack or served as a second course without any sauce.

How to stop meatballs from falling apart? ›

Add a lightly beaten egg, but not too much. Egg acts as a binder for the ingredients, but you only need a small amount. One small egg will do for one pound of minced meat. Alternatively, if you're following an egg-free diet, you could soak fresh bread in milk, squeezing out any excess milk, to use as a binder.

Do meatballs get more tender the longer they cook in sauce? ›

As the collagen in the meat dissolves over time, it transforms into gelatin, which not only adds a silky texture to the sauce but also contributes to the overall richness and depth of flavor. The longer the simmer, the more tender and succulent the meatballs become.

Is it better to bake meatballs at 350 or 400? ›

After all of the Italian meatballs I've been making lately, I consider myself a meatball expert. A good rule of thumb is to bake meatballs for 25-30 minutes at 350 degrees fahrenheit.

Is it better to use milk or water in meatballs? ›

Milk: We will mix a bit of milk with the breadcrumbs to form a panade, which will help to keep our meatballs nice and moist.

What does adding milk to meatballs do? ›

When it comes to adding liquid to meatball mixtures, milk is often used for its versatility, depth of flavor, and richness. Without the use of milk, you may be faced with a plate of dry meatballs. Milk adds a certain level of moisture that helps produce perfectly tender meatballs.

Should I roll my meatballs in flour before baking? ›

A traditional size for this sort of meatball is 2 to 3 inches across, but you can make them any size you want. Once you roll the meatball in your hands, roll it in the flour to give it a good coating. Set each one on a baking sheet as you work.

What to eat with meatballs instead of pasta? ›

Mashed potatoes are a classic pairing for meatballs, like these Grape Jelly Meatballs. Photo by Jennifer Stevens. For a change from the usual plain rice or noodles, give this rice pilaf a try on the side of some Lamb Meatballs and Sauce. "On the surface it doesn't seem like this would be anything special...but it was.

What do Italians call spaghetti? ›

Spaghetti is the plural form of the Italian word spaghetto, which is a diminutive of spago, meaning 'thin string' or 'twine'.

What's the difference between Italian style meatballs and regular meatballs? ›

Italian-style meatballs often include additional ingredients such as milk, olive oil, ground pork, fresh parsley, red pepper flakes, Italian herb seasoning, and sometimes a combination of ground beef, veal, and pork [2].

Should you chill meatballs before cooking? ›

Chill your meatballs: refrigerating your meatballs an hour before cooking helps them hold their shape throughout the cooking process. They can chill in the fridge for up to 24 hours before cooking, making meatballs a great make-ahead dish, too.

What causes rubbery meatballs? ›

If the meatballs are packed together too tightly, they will cook up rubbery, chewy, and tough. If the meatballs are different sizes, they will cook unevenly. The smaller meatballs may end up dry and overcooked, while the larger ones may end up undercooked.

What makes meatballs more tender? ›

An egg is usually a good start, as that can help with the tenderness and texture, but the king of meatball binders is breadcrumbs soaked in milk (also known as a panade).

Do eggs make meatballs tender? ›

Egg and breadcrumbs are added to meatballs to help hold together, and the combination helps give the meatballs a slightly more tender texture.

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