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Nancy’s Homemade Meatballs – You will love this recipe

Oct 20, 2019

Homemade Meatballs

Homemade Meatballs – Nancy’s meatballs are the best. Whether on spaghetti or used in the appetizer meatballs recipe they are the best.

Origin of Meatballs

Even though the history of meatballs is largely unknown, this fan-favorite is believed to have originated from kofta, a Persian dish containing a mixture of meats and either rice, bulger or mashed lentils. Over time, this dish eventually spread to other countries and cultures.

Try this recipe with ground pork, chicken or turkey

Homemade Meatballs

Nancy’s Meatballs

Nancy's meatballs are the best. Whether on spaghetti or used in the appetizer meatballs recipe they are the best.
5 from 1 vote
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 24
Calories: 62kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs
  • 1/3 cup minced onion
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 ea egg
  • 1 tbsp parsley flakes
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  • Mix all ingredients together in a bowl
  • Form mixture into balls around the size of a walnut and place in baking dish. (Use a melon baller or small scoop for uniformity.
  • Bake for 15 minutes

Notes

After the meatballs are done they can be placed in freezer bags and frozen for future use.

Nutrition

Calories: 62kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 129mg | Potassium: 74mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg

Nancy’s Meatball Appetizers – Your guest will love these

Oct 19, 2019

Nancy Lee and Me - Meatball Appetizers

Meatball Appetizers – Great for parties, the holidays and potlucks. This has been a family favorite for years.

Origin

I will admit I was shocked to pinpoint an actual source for this recipe. I knew I had to include these meatballs at some point on my blog. Though I never thought I would find enough information to warrant a history post. This recipe is attributed to the 1960 cookbook Elegant but Easy: A Cookbook for Hostesses by Marian Burros and Lois Levine. This recipe can be called by many names (more on that later) but in the cook book it goes by Chafing Dish Meatballs.

Try some of our other Appetizer and Snack recipes

Meatball Appetizers

Great for parties, the holidays and potlucks. This has been a family favorite for years.
5 from 1 vote
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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Parties, Potluck
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 281kcal

Equipment

  • Slow cooker

Ingredients

  • 1 bag frozen meatballs
  • 14 oz katchup (1 bottle)
  • 10 oz grape jelly (1 jar)
  • 12 oz chili sauce (1 bottle, found next to the ketchup in the grocery store)

Instructions

  • Place the frozen meatballs in slow cooker
  • Pour the remaining ingredients over the meatballs.
  • Heat on low until thoroughly heated through (about 4 hours). Stir a few times during the cooking process to incorporate sauces.

Nutrition

Calories: 281kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 719mg | Potassium: 390mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 362IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg

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