Cherry Tomato Meatballs Recipes

CHERRY TOMATO MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Combine beaten egg, bread crumbs, milk, onion, salt, oregeno and pepper; add the ground beef and mix well.
• Shape about 1/4 cup of meat mixture evenly around each cherry tomato to form round meatballs.
• Place meatballs in a 13X9X2 baking pan; bake at 375 for 25 to 30 minutes.

SPANISH MEATBALLS WITH CHERRY TOMATO SAUCE - WHOLE30

Steps:

• Add all meatball ingredients into a large mixing bowl. Use your hands to mix until just combined. *Avoid overworking the meat or it will toughen.
• Use a spoon or melon baller to separate mixture into 14-16 golfball-sized portions. Rub your hands with tiny bit of oil or water and roll into meatballs.
• Preheat 1 tbsp EVOO in a non-stick or stainless steel skillet over med-high heat. Carefully add meatballs and brown in batches. Cook until golden brown and caramelized on all sides (approximately 12min total).
• Transfer cooked meatballs to a tray and set aside.
• Discard all but 2-3 tbsp of rendered fat in the pan. If required, add an additional 2-3 tbsp EVOO.
• Drop heat to med-low and add onions. Season with a tiny pinch of salt and cook 3-4 min or until onions have softened slightly. Add garlic and chili peppers, cook an additional 1-2 minutes.
• Add tomatoes and cook 4-5 min or until slightly softened. Add stock or water and reduce by half (approx. 2-3min).
• Taste for seasoning and adjust sauce with salt and pepper as required. Return meatballs to pan and toss everything to coat.
• Transfer Spanish Meatballs and Cherry Tomato Sauce to a serving platter and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.

CHERRY TOMATO MEATBALLS

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine all ingredients except meat and tomatoes.
• Add mixture to ground sirloin and mix well.
• Shape 1/4 cup of the meat mixture evenly around each tomato so that the tomato is hidden inside the meatball.
• Spray a baking dish with Pam.
• Place meatballs in baking dish and bake at 375 degrees Farenheit for 25-30 minutes.

CHEESY MEATBALLS WITH FRESH TOMATO AND BASIL SAUCE

Steps:

• In a bowl, add the beef, half the garlic, tomato paste, breadcrumbs, Perfect Italiano Parmesan and egg. Season with salt and pepper and then use your hands to mix together until combined. Form the mixture into golf ball size meatballs and refrigerate for 20 minutes
• In a large sauce pan, heat the olive oil and over a medium heat. Once hot, add the remaining garlic and fry for 2 minutes. Add the cherry tomatoes and use the back of your spoon to squash the tomatoes slightly. Bring to a simmer and continue to cook for 8 minutes. Add the basil and then season with salt and pepper
• Reduce the heat to very low, and then add the meatballs into the pan. Cover the meatballs with a lid and then cook for 12 minutes (turning once) or until the meatballs are cooked through
• While the meatballs are cooking, cook the spaghetti according to packet instructions. Once cooked, drain the pasta and serve alongside the meatballs and sauce
• Serve with the Perfect Italiano Shaved Parmesan

CHERRY TOMATO TURKEY MEATBALLS

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees 2. In a large bowl, combine egg whites, bread crumbs, milk, onion, salt, oregano, pepper, and parsley 3. Add ground turkey and mix well 4. Shape 1/4 cup of meat mixture evenly around each tomato, so that the tomato sits inside of the meatball 5. Place in baking dish, sprayed with cooking spray 6. Bake at 375 degrees for 25-30 minutes

CHERRY TOMATO MEATBALLS

Steps:

• In mixing bowl, combine egg, bread crumbs, milk, onion, salt, oregano, and dash pepper.
• Add ground beef; mix well.
• Shape about 1/4 cup of the meat mixture evenly around each cherry tomato to form round meatballs.
• Place in 13x9x2-inch baking pan. Bake in 375° oven for 25 to 30 minutes.