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Looking for meatball recipes that are NOT Italian

PilatesLover — Mon, 14 Feb 2022 17:01:12 GMT

Anyone have a favorite recipe for non-Italian meatballs? For example Korean, eastern European, Middle Eastern, etc.?

A bonus would be for the Instant Pot, but any suggestions will help. Thank you!

Re: Looking for meatball recipes that are NOT Italian

Sooner — Mon, 14 Feb 2022 17:23:33 GMT

Spanish, Mexican, South American--add a good thick spicy salsa to the mix! Taco seasoning is good too, and a little heat. Serve with rice or like a meatball sandwich on tortillas!

Re: Looking for meatball recipes that are NOT Italian

bmorechick — Mon, 14 Feb 2022 17:28:17 GMT

Check out a recipe for Klopsiki...Polish meatballs. My grandmother made them all the time and they were served in a sour cream/mushroom sauce. We didn't like them as kids because of the mushrooms and sour cream, but would eat them plain. As an adult attending traditional Polish/Russian family events, I found them kind of bland, but I'm sure seasonings can be adjusted. Enjoy!

Re: Looking for meatball recipes that are NOT Italian

ThinkingOutLoud — Mon, 14 Feb 2022 18:46:22 GMT

I think I've seen the recipe for IKEA'S swedish meatballs at some point (check google). Also check google for Hawaiian meatballs.

Re: Looking for meatball recipes that are NOT Italian

PA Mom-mom — Mon, 14 Feb 2022 20:48:15 GMT

@PilatesLover

I like this recipe for Indian Spiced Meatballs:

Ingredients:

1/2 pound ground lamb

1/2 pound ground beef

1/3 cup coconut milk (I use skim milk and a few drops of coconut extract instead)

2 large cloves garlic, grated

1/4 cup minced onion or shallot (optional)

1/2 cup breadcrumbs

1 large egg beaten

1 teaspoon ground coriander

1 teaspoon ground cumin

3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger

1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric

Dash of Cayenne (to taste)

Dash of cinnamon

Dash of cardamom

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, soak breadcrumbs in coconut or skim milk for 15 minutes. Now add all other ingredients and mix well. Roll the mixture into golf ball sized balls and place on the baking sheet. Bake for 22-25 minutes, until meat is no longer pink.

You can serve this as an appetizer or light meal with a tzatziki sauce, or put into a soup.

Re: Looking for meatball recipes that are NOT Italian

Sage04 — Mon, 14 Feb 2022 23:58:01 GMT

@Sooner wrote:
Spanish, Mexican, South American--add a good thick spicy salsa to the mix! Taco seasoning is good too, and a little heat. Serve with rice or like a meatball sandwich on tortillas!

@Sooner I've never thought of using anything but italian seasonings. That spicy salsa sounds great.

Thanks!!

Re: Looking for meatball recipes that are NOT Italian

loriqvc — Tue, 15 Feb 2022 00:32:44 GMT

@PilatesLover - This is one of my family's favorite recipes; it's great for a quick meal when paired with beans and/or rice (or even a green salad) or for party appetizers, and it's really simple:

Mexi-Meatballs

1 lb ground beef (not too lean or meatballs will be dry)
1/2 C finely shredded cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Pepper Jack cheese
2 Tbsp taco seasoning
1/2 C red enchilada sauce, warmed (plus more for dipping, if desired)

Preheat oven to 400. Line a baking sheet with foil and lightly coat it with nonstick spray (or use parchment paper or a silicone liner). Place beef, cheese, and seasoning in a medium bowl and use your hands to mix until just combined—do not overwork the meat. Roll mixture into 24 balls measuring approximately 1.5" in diameter and place on the prepared baking sheet. (The balls do not need much space but should not be touching.) Bake for 8-10 minutes, until no longer pink inside.

Transfer meatballs to a medium bowl, add enchilada sauce, and gently toss to coat. Serve immediately from the bowl or transfer to a serving platter, spiking each ball with a toothpick, if desired.

(Note: I'm sure you could make the meatballs in an air fryer, but I've never tried.)

Re: Looking for meatball recipes that are NOT Italian

ECBG — Tue, 15 Feb 2022 01:04:58 GMT

@PilatesLover

How about good barbecue flavor?

Buy them frozen, and put in a crock pot with good barbecue sauce and a little water to offset the thickening.

Re: Looking for meatball recipes that are NOT Italian

Harpa — Tue, 15 Feb 2022 13:48:58 GMT

Is it all in the seasonings?

Sometimes I'll do meatballs w/ brown gravy, and a typical mix w/ ground round is: salt, pepper, apple pie spice, allspice, a clove or 2 of minced garlic, brown sugar, onion, celery; if I add any herb it would be basil and parsley. 1 egg and panko breadcrumbs. Maybe a touch of heavy cream to help bind.

I never brown meatballs anymore. They come out much more tender if you don't.

Heat baking dish; add EVOO & butter, maybe a little sherry, a jar of brown gravy and place in the meatballs.

Re: Looking for meatball recipes that are NOT Italian

novamc1 — Tue, 15 Feb 2022 15:10:41 GMT

That was a good suggestion about simmering frozen cooked meatballs in barbecue sauce ( which can be off-the-shelf bottled or homemade). However, to make it a little more special and less sweet..................

I would add a little Dijon mustard, some lemon juice and sliced onions and slow-cook everything together at a low temperature.

I've made these for crowds a couple of times, and they have always been a big hit.

They could be served with mashed potatoes or rice, or could be put into a long bun and served as a sandwich.

Re: Looking for meatball recipes that are NOT Italian

drizzellla — Tue, 15 Feb 2022 13:55:53 GMT

Ikea Meatballs

Ingredients for the meatballs:

500 grams (1.1 pounds) ground beef
250 grams (slightly more than ½ pound) ground pork
1 onion finely chopped
1 clove of garlic (crushed or minced)
100 grams (3.5 ounces) breadcrumbs
1 egg
5 tablespoons of whole milk
Salt and pepper to taste

Ingredients for the cream sauce:

Dash of oil
40 grams (1.4 ounces) butter
40 grams (1.4 ounces) plain flour
150 ml (5 fluid ounces) vegetable stock
150 ml (5 fluid ounces) beef stock
150 ml (5 fluid ounces) thick double cream
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Here's how you do it:

Combine beef and pork mince and mix thoroughly to break up any lumps. Add finely chopped onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, egg and mix. Add milk and season well with salt and pepper.
Shape mixture into small, round balls. Place on a clean plate, cover and store in the fridge for 2 hours (to help them hold their shape while cooking).
In a frying pan, heat oil on medium heat. When hot, gently add your meatballs and brown on all sides.
When browned, add to an ovenproof dish and cover. Place in a hot oven, 350 degrees Fahrenheit or 180 degrees Celsius, and cook for a further 30 minutes.

And for the cream sauce:

Melt the butter in a frying pan. Whisk in the plain flour and continue cooking, stirring continuously for 2 minutes.
Add the vegetable stock and beef stock and continue to stir. Add the thick double cream, soy sauce and Dijon mustard.
Bring to a simmer and allow the sauce to thicken. Continue to stir.
When ready to eat, serve with your favorite potatoes -- either creamy mash or mini new boiled potatoes.

Re: Looking for meatball recipes that are NOT Italian

drizzellla — Tue, 15 Feb 2022 14:02:56 GMT

Had this at a party once - the meatballs disappeared in no time

Ingredients

2½ cups Grape Jelly
1 18 oz. bottle of Barbecue Sauce
1 package (2 lb) frozen prepared meatballs

Preparation
STEPS
1. Add grape jelly and Barbecue Sauce to a slow cooker; stir to blend well. Stir in meatballs to coat. Cover and cook, on high for 3 to 3 1/2 hours, stirring halfway during the cook time, until meatballs are thoroughly heated and sauce is simmering.
  
  Tip: For a spicy kick, add Sriracha hot sauce.

Re: Looking for meatball recipes that are NOT Italian

Harpa — Tue, 15 Feb 2022 14:10:40 GMT

@drizzellla wrote:
Had this at a party once - the meatballs disappeared in no time

Ingredients

2½ cups Grape Jelly
1 18 oz. bottle of Barbecue Sauce
1 package (2 lb) frozen prepared meatballs

Preparation
STEPS
Add grape jelly and Barbecue Sauce to a slow cooker; stir to blend well. Stir in meatballs to coat. Cover and cook, on high for 3 to 3 1/2 hours, stirring halfway during the cook time, until meatballs are thoroughly heated and sauce is simmering.

Tip: For a spicy kick, add Sriracha hot sauce.

@drizzellla Forgot about this one! I do these for cocktail meatballs, just the meat, S & P, but use ketchup & grape jelly. Definitely a disappearing act!

Re: Looking for meatball recipes that are NOT Italian

novamc1 — Tue, 15 Feb 2022 15:07:06 GMT

@Harpa

@drizzellla

I used to do the grape jelly meatballs back in the 1970s, but the newer recipes called not for grape jelly, but a can of Ocean Spray jellied cranberry sauce and a bottle of Heinz chili sauce.

The chili sauce contains horseradish and also was commonly used with grape jelly. No ketchup was used back then that I recall.

No matter which was used........no leftovers. We used to have many parties and don't recall any meatballs remaining at the end !!

Re: Looking for meatball recipes that are NOT Italian

PilatesLover — Tue, 15 Feb 2022 15:39:04 GMT

What great ideas, thanks everyone! Grape jelly, whoda thunk?

Re: Looking for meatball recipes that are NOT Italian

proudlyfromNJ — Tue, 15 Feb 2022 15:51:24 GMT

@PilatesLover wrote:
What great ideas, thanks everyone! Grape jelly, whoda thunk?

@PilatesLover Yes, I see some really good ideas. Love the grape jelly one, have been using that for years for crock pot parties at home and work.

Re: Looking for meatball recipes that are NOT Italian

Rockycoast — Tue, 15 Feb 2022 16:20:31 GMT

Have been using this recipe for Sweet and Sour meatballs for decades. Never any leftovers. I use them mostly for appetizers, but served over rice makes a nice meal. It is straight from my old Betty Crocker cookbook.

20-25 small sized meatballs (1-1/2 inches)

1/2 cup packed brown sugar

1 TBSP cornstarch

1-13.5 oz can of pineapple chunks with juice

1/3 cup vinegar

1 TBSP soy sauce

1 green pepper, chopped

Cook meatballs in hot skillet, remove. Drain fat if there is any. Mix brown sugar and cornstarch in hot skillet. Stir in pineapple with juice, vinegar and soy sauce. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Add meatballs back to skillet making sure to coat all in sauce. Cover and simmer around 10 minutes stirring occasionally. Add green pepper chunks, cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Enjoy. Once cooked I put in a crock pot on low to keep warm.

Re: Looking for meatball recipes that are NOT Italian

JeanLouiseFinch — Wed, 16 Feb 2022 01:15:47 GMT

Super Simple Sausage Balls

1# sausage

2 cups (8 oz. bag) shredded cheddar

2 eggs

Mix by hand until thoroughly combined, but don't over mix. Divide into 24 meatballs and place on parchment lined baking sheet. Bake in a preheated 350 for 30-35 mins. until golden brown.

Re: Looking for meatball recipes that are NOT Italian

Chi-town girl — Wed, 16 Feb 2022 05:18:47 GMT

@PilatesLover - I posted this recipe 2 years ago. It a family fav!

Enjoy!!!

https://community.qvc.com/t5/Recipes/IKEA-releases-famous-meatballs-recipe-so-we-can-all-make-them/m-p/6190127/highlight/true#M133951

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IKEA releases famous meatballs recipe so we can all make them during lockdown

‎04-20-2020 07:05 PM

Ikea's Swedish meatballs with cream sauce:

Makes 16 - 20 meatballs

Ingredients for the meatballs:

500 grams (1.1 pounds) ground beef
250 grams (slightly more than ½ pound) ground pork
1 onion finely chopped
1 clove of garlic (crushed or minced)
100 grams (3.5 ounces) breadcrumbs
1 egg
5 tablespoons of whole milk
Salt and pepper to taste

Ingredients for the cream sauce:

Dash of oil
40 grams (1.4 ounces) butter
40 grams (1.4 ounces) plain flour
150 ml (5 fluid ounces) vegetable stock
150 ml (5 fluid ounces) beef stock
150 ml (5 fluid ounces) thick double cream
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Here's how you do it:

Combine beef and pork mince and mix thoroughly to break up any lumps. Add finely chopped onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, egg and mix. Add milk and season well with salt and pepper.
Shape mixture into small, round balls. Place on a clean plate, cover and store in the fridge for 2 hours (to help them hold their shape while cooking).
In a frying pan, heat oil on medium heat. When hot, gently add your meatballsand brown on all sides.
When browned, add to an ovenproof dish and cover. Place in a hot oven, 350 degrees Fahrenheit or 180 degrees Celsius, and cook for a further 30 minutes.

And for the cream sauce:

Melt the butter in a frying pan. Whisk in the plain flour and continue cooking, stirring continuously for 2 minutes.
Add the vegetable stock and beef stock and continue to stir. Add the thick double cream, soy sauce and Dijon mustard.
Bring to a simmer and allow the sauce to thicken. Continue to stir.
When ready to eat, serve with your favorite potatoes -- either creamy mash or mini new boiled potatoes.

Re: Looking for meatball recipes that are NOT Italian

stellabystarlight — Wed, 16 Feb 2022 05:29:37 GMT

I was once leaving a function at my church and a group of us started talking in the parking lot. Well, long story short, someone mentioned the Ikea Swedish Meatballs (which at the time I had never heard of), and everyone started raving about them. I see their recipe was just published.