Mini Mexi Meatball Bowls Ragu Recipes

MINI MEXICAN MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Gently mix the meatloaf mix, breadcrumbs, chili powder, oregano, cumin, egg, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and a few grinds of pepper until combined. Shape into 24 meatballs, about 1 heaping tablespoon per meatball.
• Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, fry the meatballs, turning occasionally until browned on the outside and cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain and sprinkle lightly with salt. Adjust the heat as needed while frying so the meatballs do not burn before cooking through.
• Drizzle the crema over the meatballs and sprinkle with the cilantro.

MINI MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• In a large bowl or mixer, thoroughly mix the beef, pork, breadcrumbs, milk, parsley, eggs, garlic, onion and some salt and pepper. Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
• Shape into meatballs and place on a foil-lined shallow baking pan. Bake 30 minutes for medium or 25 minutes for bite-size. Stick toothpicks in the finished meatballs to serve as an appetizer.

MINI MEATBALL SUBS

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Combine ground beef, onion, green pepper, crackers, and egg in a large bowl. Season with Worcestershire sauce, garlic, seasoned salt, and pepper; mix well. Form mixture into 8 meatballs. Place meatballs in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
• Bake meatballs in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Pour the spaghetti sauce into a large saucepan; bring to a simmer over low heat. Stir baked meatballs into the simmering sauce. Do not turn oven off. Simmer sauce until meatballs are fully cooked, about 20 minutes.
• Place one meatball, a sprinkle of mozzarella, a sprinkle of Parmesan, and a bit of sauce between each roll. Place sandwiches in hot oven; bake until cheeses melt, about 7 minutes.

BROKEN MEATBALL RAGù

Steps:

• Roasted Garlic Purée: Preheat oven to 300 F. Slice off the top of the garlic bulb, just enough to expose the cloves. Place in a small baking dish, cut side down, and add enough vegetable oil to come halfway up the garlic. Roast in the oven until cloves are golden and soft, about 1 hour. Remove from oven and set aside until cool, 20 minutes. Fit a fine-mesh strainer over a bowl. Press the cloves through the mesh with your hands, a bench scraper, or spoon to catch any tough fibers or skin. Set aside. Makes about ¼ cup Roasted Garlic Purée. (Note: You can roast several heads of garlic at a time and store the purée in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.)
• Amatriciana Sauce: Cut guanciale into a small dice and place in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Sauté until fat begins to render, 3-4 minutes; reduce heat to low. Meanwhile, dice the onion (the pieces should be the same size as the guanciale). When the guanciale has turned golden brown and rendered some fat, add the onions, along with the red pepper flakes and a pinch of salt. Continue to sauté until the fat is mostly rendered, the meat is browned, and the onions are soft and translucent, 3-4 more minutes. To the pot, add the puréed tomatoes and chicken stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook uncovered until slightly thickened, 25-30 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare the meatballs.
• Meatballs: Preheat oven to 450 F. Place bread in a bowl and add the milk; set aside to soak. Next, place puréed onion onto a clean kitchen towel. Wrap tightly, then wring the towel to squeeze out the liquid; set the onion aside. Finely chop the parsley leaves. Squeeze the milk out of the bread (with a towel, as with the onions, or using your hands); discard milk. Place bread in a large mixing bowl, along with veal, beef, Parmigiano, Pecorino, onions, parsley, Roasted Garlic Purée, and the egg. Mix with your hands until just combined. Season with several turns of black pepper and a pinch of salt. Prepare a rimmed baking sheet with nonstick spray or a bit of neutral oil. Use a large ice cream scoop to portion the meatball mixture. With lightly oiled hands, shape the mixture into balls and place them, evenly spaced, on the baking sheet; you should have about 12 meatballs. Bake for 12 minutes.
• Pasta assembly: Remove meatballs from the oven and let rest until cool enough to handle, 5-10 minutes. Remove sauce from heat. Break each meatball into 3 or 4 pieces and add to the sauce. Stir to combine. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add a generous amount of salt so the water tastes as salty as the ocean. Add the linguine to the boiling water and cook until the pasta is al dente, but still a bit firm in the center. (Keep in mind that the pasta will continue to cook in the sauce.) Meanwhile, bring the sauce to a gentle boil. Drain pasta and add to the boiling sauce. Stir until all of the noodles are coated; then add butter, Parmigiano, and Pecorino. Stir to melt the butter and both cheeses. Serve immediately, family-style, with additional Parmigiano and Pecorino at the table.

SWEET MINI MEATBALL APPETIZER #RAGU

Steps:

• Pre heat oven to 375 degrees F. Spray 2 sheet pans with vegetable oil spray.
• Mix together the beef and pork in a large bowl, turning a few times so as not to over mix.
• Using a large fork or your hands, add bread and beaten eggs to meat and mix with about 6 or 7 turns. Add all remaining ingredients and gently incorporate into meat. Do not over mix or meatballs will be tough.
• Make one inch meatballs (a 1-inch scoop helps ) and place on sprayed sheet pan. Bake at 375 degrees F for 10-15 minutes until cooked through.
• While meatballs are cooking, pour both jars of Ragu Old World Style Marinara into a large saucepan and heat over medium heat. When the meatballs are cooked, add to the Ragu sauce. Serve hot and provide small skewers on the side to pick up the meatballs. Reserve some of the sauce and place in a bowl for dipping the meatballs.

SWEET MINI MEATBALLS ALFREDO #RAGU

Steps:

• Directions for Meatballs:.
• Pre heat oven to 375 degrees F. Spray 2 sheet pans with vegetable oil spray.
• Mix together the beef and pork in a large bowl, turning a few times so as not to over mix.
• Using a large fork or your hands, add bread and beaten eggs to meat and mix with about 6 or 7 turns. Add all remaining ingredients and gently incorporate into meat. Do not over mix or meatballs will be tough.
• Make one inch meatballs (a 1-inch scoop helps ) and place on sprayed sheet pan. Bake at 375 degrees F for 10-15 minutes until cooked through.
• While meatballs are cooking, pour all 3 jars of Ragu Classic Alfredo sauce into a large saucepan and heat over medium heat. Remove cooked meatballs from the sheet pans and add approximately the meatballs to the sauce. Serve hot and provide small skewers on the side to pick up the meatballs. Reserve some of the sauce and place into a bowl for dipping the meatballs.

TINY TACO MEATBALLS

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients. Add beef; mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls. Place meatballs on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. , Bake at 400° for 14-18 minutes or until meat is no longer pink. Serve with taco sauce if desired.

BAKED RIGATONI WITH MINI MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Heat oil in a straight-sided skillet over medium-high. Add meatballs and cook, turning occasionally, until browned all over, 8 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, 45 seconds. Add pureed tomatoes and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 25 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente, about 2 minutes less than package instructions. Drain pasta; return to pot and toss with sauce and cubed cheese.
• Transfer mixture to an 8-inch square baking dish; cover with parchment-lined foil. Bake until bubbling, 15 minutes. Uncover; top with sliced cheese. Adjust oven to broil; cook until cheese is melted and golden brown, about 2 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes and serve.

MINI MEXI MEATBALL BOWLS #RAGU

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 350.
• In a bowl mix together chorizo and ground beef. Add chili powder, salt, black pepper, and Parmesan cheese. Then mix in the egg, olive oil, 1 chopped onion, cilantro, jalapeno and poblano pepper. Add in crushed tortilla chips and breadcrumbs. Form into 24 small meatballs and place on a lightly greased baking sheet.
• Bake for 30 minutes or until the meatballs have lightly browned. Turn the meatballs once after 15 minutes.
• Boil a large pot of salted water, and add the spaghetti. Cook for 10 minutes and drain.
• Meanwhile, in a saucepan over medium high heat stir together the diced tomatoes, remaining onion, chipotle chile, pasta sauce and taco seasoning. Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to medium low and simmer 10 minutes or until onion is soft. Add meatballs to sauce. Cook for 5 additional minutes.
• Place equal amounts of spaghetti in appetizer serving bowls. Spoon approximately two meatballs and sauce over spaghetti. Top each bowl with avocado slices and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and chopped cilantro.