Mom's Meatballs Recipe

Name: Mom's Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 lb ground beef; 12 lb ground pork; 1 egg; ¼ cup dry breadcrumbs; 1 garlic clove, minced; 2 tablespoons grated onions, including accumulated juices; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; ¼ teaspoon salt; 1 ⅓ cups ketchup; 1 ⅓ cups ginger ale; pepper, to taste; 2 dashes crushed red pepper flakes (to taste); ¼ cup oil, for browning

Servings: persons

12 lb ground beef
12 lb ground pork
1 egg
¼ cup dry breadcrumbs
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons grated onions, including accumulated juices
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
¼ teaspoon salt
1 ⅓ cups ketchup
1 ⅓ cups ginger ale
pepper, to taste
2 dashes crushed red pepper flakes (to taste)
¼ cup oil, for browning

1
Mix both meats together in a large bowl.
2
In a small bowl, combine egg, garlic, onion, worcestershire sauce, and salt.
3
Add to meat mixture and combine first with a fork, then with your hands to make sure the ingredients are thoroughly combined.
4
Using 1/2 tablespoon of meat mixture, make meatballs, rolling gently so as not to create tough meatballs.
5
A small cookie scoop of that size makes it easier to measure.
6
Heat a skillet on medium.
7
Add enough oil just to cover the bottom of the pan.
8
Add meatballs to the hot pan, being careful not to overcrowd.
9
Brown on all sides and drain on paper towels.
10
If you are going to freeze them for later, freeze on a wax-paper lined cookie sheet until firm, then transfer to a freezer bag.
11
No need to defrost before finishing the recipe.
12
For Sauce: Mix ketchup and ginger ale in a saucepan.
13
Add pepper and crushed red pepper and combine.
14
Bring to a boil, then drop to a simmer.
15
Gently drop in meatballs and gently simmer, covered, for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally and carefully.
16
Add 5 minutes if the meatballs are frozen.

7427

kcal

Calories

577

Fat

Carbs

485

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 lb ground beef, 12 lb ground pork, 1 egg, ¼ cup dry breadcrumbs, and more.

Yes, Mom's 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.

Mom's Meatballs

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