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prep time
20 min
cook time
35 min
Swedish MeatballsThe fresh bread crumbs are easy to make with any stale bread and when soaked in the milk, become the secret to tender juicy meatballs – the panade. Meatballs are browned and cooked in the skillet before adding to the simmering cream sauce so they have good colour and flavour but don’t discolour the sauce. Stir in the sour cream just at the end so the cream sauce does not curdle or break. Serve over cooked potatoes or with buttered egg noodles. This recipe was adapted from Chef Alexandra Feswick’s original and modified, as necessary, for home cooks.
prep time
20 min
cook time
60 min
Traditional Italian Meatballs in Tomato SauceA restaurant favourite known as “Polpette al Sugo”, tender, flavourful meatballs are simmered in a simple tomato sauce to enjoy with toasted garlic bread. Chef Ponzo prefers to use medium ground beef for these meatballs but lean works well, too.
This recipe was adapted from Chef Ponzo’s original and modified, as necessary, for home cooks.
prep time
20 min
cook time
25 min
Ginger-Miso Meatball and Vegetable Soup with BarleyGently poaching meatballs in a simmering broth has 2 benefits: it adds a meatier flavour to the broth and makes the most tender, juicy meatballs. Miso can be purchased in the refrigerated section in Asian grocery stores and keeps a long time in the fridge. Try using it as a rub for a steak as a for a flavour boost sometime.
This recipe was adapted from Chef Buckett’s original and modified, as necessary, for home cooks.
prep time
30 min
cook time
60 min
Persian Tiny Meatballs (Koofteh Rizeh)Koofteh is a Persian term for meatballs and Rizeh in Farsi means mini and tiny. There are many recipes for koofteh (also called kofta) in Middle Eastern cuisines. In Iran there are various recipes from different regions with most of them being from Azarbaijan province. There are many tips and tricks for making any kind of koofteh and usually grandmas are the experts. All koofteh recipes have one ingredient in common which is ground beef though the rest of ingredients may change. Some recipes have cooked rice, others yellow split peas and some might have chopped fresh herbs. Almost all of the koofteh recipes are finished by simmering in tomato sauce. Fried potatoes and tomatoes are here to bring extra flavors and texture to this recipe. This dish is commonly served with bread such as lavash or barbari. Torshi (pickled vegetables) and fresh herbs also pair beautifully with koofteh.
prep time
15 min
cook time
50 min
Classic Swedish MeatballsEnjoy this Ikea classic from the comfort of your home! They’re easy to assemble yourself following the simple instructions below. Serve over hot, creamy mashed potatoes or egg noodles.
prep time
25 min
cook time
20 min
Moroccan Meatballs with Herbed SlawGround beef and smashed kidney beans are seasoned with warm spices and formed into delicious meatballs packed with protein and fibre – perfect for make-ahead lunches and quick weeknight dinners. Use white kidney beans if you don’t want the kids to spot them.
Middle Eastern Kidney Bean Meatballs with Herbed SlawGround beef and smashed kidney beans are seasoned with warm spices and formed into a delicious meatball packed with protein and fibre – perfect for make ahead lunches and quick weeknight dinners. Use white kidney beans if you don’t want the kids to spot them.
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20 min
cook time
20 min
Tourtière MeatballsThis easy-to-make meatball recipe incorporates the flavours of a class Tourtière. These meatballs can be served as a main dish or perfect as an appetizer.
prep time
20 min
cook time
20 min
Spaghetti With Tomato Sauce and Grand Cheese Stuffed Beef MeatballsThis hearty pasta favourite, includes about 10 tender large meatballs with the sauce. Poaching the meatballs right in the sauce simplifies cooking and clean-up and ensures there is a good meaty and cheesy flavour throughout the sauce.
prep time
20 min
cook time
25 min
Nonna Ortenzia’s MeatballsEmily Richards, P.H.Ec., shared with Canada Beef her Nonna's (Nana's) veal meatball recipe from her cookbook Per La Famiglia. These moist and tasty meatballs will be a hit with friends and family.
prep time
20 min
cook time
30 min
Classic Sweet and Sour Pineapple MeatballsOven-roasting the meatballs instead of pan-frying leaves you free to make the sauce. The meatballs can be assembled the night before, if you wish so you can just pop them in the oven when you get home from work. The sauce can also be made ahead. Serve with cooked rice or rice noodles and snow peas.
prep time
35 min
cook time
20 min
Thai Beef SoupDon’t overlook ground beef for healthful easy recipe ideas — even when entertaining.This sophisticated but simple soup is fabulous not fussy.
prep time
15 min
cook time
30 min
Minestrone with Mucho MeatballsThis hearty minestrone comes with a multitude of meatballs! To avoid toughening meatballs, use your hands for mixing meatball ingredients and SHAPE GENTLY when forming the meatballs.
prep time
20 min
cook time
25 min
Argentinean Beef Meatball SoupWho says low-fat cooking has to be bland – this delicious meal-soup recipe is packed-full of lively flavours and the goodness of beef.
prep time
20 min
cook time
25 min
Italian Beef Meatball SoupIf using plain tomato paste, increase Italian seasoning to 1 tsp (5 mL) in the beef meatballs. The meatballs in this recipe may look slightly pink inside even when thoroughly cooked because of the tomato paste.
prep time
25 min
cook time
15 min
Thai Beef MeatballsTo serve this recipe as elegant hors d'oeuvres, skewer each meatball with picks made from cleaned stalks of lemon grass. Serve on a platter with purchased Thai chili or sweet and sour sauce in a small bowl for dipping. Make Ahead Tip: Cooked meatballs can be frozen for up to 3 months and reheated in microwave to serve.
prep time
25 min
cook time
4 hr
Fruity Glazed Beef Meatball BitesFolks just can’t seem to get enough of this slow-cooker party classic recipe with its tangy sweet-and-sour sauce and tender beef meatballs.
prep time
20 min
cook time
15 min
All Kinds of Beef MeatballsThe grated carrot in this recipe keeps these lean beef meatballs juicy and gets kids to eat vegetables without them even knowing it.
