Any other Meatball freaks here? :)

John Does · June 28, 2008

I really really love meatballs lately....I get them with Tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese on top-2 will totally satisfy me...

I hope they aren't too unhealthy...usually I make homemade ones from very lean beef...

When I'm out, most places have them, so It's my number 1 'Go To' food...

OH Juli · June 28, 2008

me too. I found them by accident. Now they are a staple part of what I eat.

They can be super fatty but at only two, who cares? I know at least I got some food in me.

Meatloaf is another good one.

sadie11 · June 28, 2008

Ohh baby I love those meatballs! They are my favorite meal.

I make them with 93% lean hamburger, Italian breadcrumbs, 2 eggs, onion and green pepper. Then I use Old World Ragu sauce. Yum! Oh and put some parmesan cheese on them.

So I get meat Protein, Vit B12, dairy, eggs, vegies and a bit of bread. Seems pretty balanced to me!

I only eat 2-3 at a time and they really fill me up.

Sadie

Joaquin · June 28, 2008

This is a very good idea. I may try to make them with ground turkey.

FighterGirl · June 28, 2008

I love them too! To avoid the issues we can have with digesting foods I began making them at home with ground turkey or chicken and simmering them in homemade sauces...that way I could control the sugar.

weightisover · June 28, 2008

Oh Baby, I've never met a meatball I didn't like. I think the best meal in the whole world is a meatball sandwich with melted mozzarella cheese on top....See what you've done!! Now I won't rest until I have one.

All kidding aside, I make mine with 97/3% ground beef so that help somewhat. I also bake mine for about 20 minutes before adding them to the sauce to get rid of any excess oil. Use a little jarred sauce, add a little romano cheese and you're good to go. If I'm really low on Protein and in a hurry, I'll pop some morningstar farms (or boca, I forget the brand) of meatballs in the microwave and they make a good quick meal and believe it or not, they do taste like real meatballs but much higher in Protein. YUM!

John Does · June 28, 2008

I just made a fresh batch-used high quality lean beef and fennel sausage,1 egg, fresh chopped parsley and basil,one clove garlic,some dried shallots, handful of parmesean cheese, 2 hamburger Buns crumbled, a little half and half and salt and pepper...baked 'em @ 50 mins @350.....

Yummy yummy yummy......these will freeze beautifully and last all week and then some... :angry:

Snoilog · June 29, 2008

This thead has made my week

Shit its made my life

My 84year old Monster in law (100% Italian) makes the GREATEST MEATBALLS EVER

I'm so happy that I almost cried when I read this thread topic(well not really,but if you have ever had one of my mother-in-law meatballs you'd understand :sad::biggrin::biggrin:)

I was banded on the 18th of June and I'm about 2-3 weeks away from enjoying my favorite meal that she makes (besides her sauce is SO GOOD I could drown in it :lol: )

That 4'8" Italian wonder has been cooking meatballs for my father-in-law for 62+ years and they both are still kicking GREAT PEOPLE (ITS THE MEATBALLS PEOPLE)

WOOHOO NELLIE'S MEATBALLS :thumbs_up::redface::thumbs_up:

Edited June 29, 2008 by Snoilog

BeantownDiva · June 30, 2008

Totally love me some meatballs! Beef, turkey, lamb, you name it! They are my "go to" food as well. I prefer to make them myself but Trader Joes and Market Basket (a New England grocery chain) have pretty good turkey meatballs.

Plus for me it's a *little* bit of a comfort food, my mom always made them when I was growing up so I use her recipe. Not bad for a practically 100% Irish lady!

Viva le meatballs!!

BeantownDiva

OH Juli · June 30, 2008

This thead has made my week
Shit its made my life

My 84year old Monster in law (100% Italian) makes the GREATEST MEATBALLS EVER

I'm so happy that I almost cried when I read this thread topic(well not really,but if you have ever had one of my mother-in-law meatballs you'd understand :biggrin::tt2:)

I was banded on the 18th of June and I'm about 2-3 weeks away from enjoying my favorite meal that she makes (besides her sauce is SO GOOD I could drown in it )

That 4'8" Italian wonder has been cooking meatballs for my father-in-law for 62+ years and they both are still kicking GREAT PEOPLE (ITS THE MEATBALLS PEOPLE)

WOOHOO NELLIE'S MEATBALLS :thumbs_up::frown::thumbs_up:

You need to snatch that recipe from her and share it with us!!!