Italian Cocktail Meatballs Recipe

Name: Italian Cocktail Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Meatballs; 1 1/2 lbs ground chuck; 1/2 lb ground sausage (like Jimmy Dean regular); salt & pepper; 1/4 teaspoon oregano (not powdered); 1/2 teaspoon fennel seed (do not omit); 1 medium onion, finely minced; 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely minced; 1 garlic clove, crushed; 2 tablespoons flour; 2 eggs, well beaten; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 dash italian seasoning; Sauce; 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste; 2 (6 ounce) cans water; salt & pepper; 1 bay leaf; 1 dash italian seasoning; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/4 teaspoon oregano (not powdered); 1/8 cup chianti wine (or other red wine); 1 teaspoon parmesan cheese, grated

Servings: persons

Meatballs
1 1/2 lbs ground chuck
1/2 lb ground sausage (like Jimmy Dean regular)
salt & pepper
1/4 teaspoon oregano (not powdered)
1/2 teaspoon fennel seed (do not omit)
1 medium onion, finely minced
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely minced
1 garlic clove, crushed
2 tablespoons flour
2 eggs, well beaten
1/4 cup olive oil
1 dash italian seasoning
Sauce
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
2 (6 ounce) cans water
salt & pepper
1 bay leaf
1 dash italian seasoning
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon oregano (not powdered)
1/8 cup chianti wine (or other red wine)
1 teaspoon parmesan cheese, grated

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["Thoroughly mix all the meatball ingredients, except olive oil. Roll into 1/2"" balls and fry in oil until well browned. Drain, set aside until sauce is ready.", "Combine all ingredients, except cheese in the skillet meatballs were cooked in (if there is a lot of fat, remove most of it - leaving any browned bits in the skillet). Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 1 hour over very low heat. Add meatballs and simmer another hour, stirring several times very gently. Pour into chafing dish, crockpot or other serving dish and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.", "These freeze well - just be careful when defrosting and breaking them up. Be gentle - so not to break up the meatballs.", "Note: I have indicated this makes about 36 meatballs -- but that's just a complete guess off the top of my head! I couldn't post the recipe without putting something in that field!"]

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Meatballs, 1 1/2 lbs ground chuck, 1/2 lb ground sausage (like Jimmy Dean regular), salt & pepper, and more.

Yes, Italian Cocktail Meatballs falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Italian Cocktail Meatballs

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