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How do you cook meatballs?
me ^ | 11-13-06

Posted on 11/13/2006 3:58:04 PM PST by LouAvul

How do you cook meatballs?

I googled some recipes that broil them.

Also they fry them in sauce. But I thought if you fry them (boiled them?) in sauce, the meat gets done but not brown?

Can you just fry them in a skillet with a little oil? Or will they not get done that way?

thanx


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To: LouAvul
LOL!

I'm presently trying to cook some Mexican cornbread for the first time...ever! Good Luck.

21 posted on 11/13/2006 4:25:02 PM PST by blam
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22 posted on 11/13/2006 4:31:36 PM PST by MotleyGirl70
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To: LouAvul

First brown them on two sides in a pan with a little olive oil.Then drop them in the gravy [sauce for you northern Europeans], and let them them cook through [stirring gently occasionally]. Cook them about two-three hours. I also mix water into the meatballs to soften them up before frying them.


23 posted on 11/13/2006 4:34:29 PM PST by PzLdr ("The Emperor is not as forgiving as I am" - Darth Vader)
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To: Rushmore Rocks
(on a piece of crumpled aluminun foil, so the fat drains away.)

So if I crumple my tinfoil hat I can loose weight?

Whoa, learn something new ever day.


24 posted on 11/13/2006 4:34:42 PM PST by tet68 ( " We would not die in that man's company, that fears his fellowship to die with us...." Henry V.)
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To: MotleyGirl70

Chillin with beer and meatballs.

25 posted on 11/13/2006 4:36:31 PM PST by Cagey
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To: Andy'smom; bradactor; politicalwit; Spunky; mplsconservative; don-o; boadecelia; freeangel; ...

**Freeper Kitchen PING**

I usually bake my meatballs for about half an hour. They are yummy everytime.


26 posted on 11/13/2006 4:36:56 PM PST by HungarianGypsy
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To: LouAvul
  1. Take bag of Kirkland™ Frozen Meatballs from freezer
  2. Open
  3. Shake out onto paper plate
  4. Microwave for 5 minutes
  5. Voila.

27 posted on 11/13/2006 4:40:43 PM PST by martin_fierro (< |:)~)
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To: LouAvul

I make meatballs by... first I put the chop meat into a bowl, next I add my seasoning, little thyme, some oregano, a bit of parsley, then I mix it up. I then dice some onions and garlic , saute them in wine. When the onions and garlic, are just about right I start putting my meatballs into the pan. As they brown I add the meatballs to my pot of sauce I've been simmering all day.


28 posted on 11/13/2006 4:44:18 PM PST by Gone_Postal (There's plenty of room for all God's creatures..right next to the mashed potatoes)
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To: LouAvul

I shape the meatballs then bake them for about half an hour, or until nicely browned..... the amount of time depends on size. Then I simmer them in the sauce. Baking them takes less time then frying and accomplishes the same thing, without adding any fat.


29 posted on 11/13/2006 4:44:22 PM PST by Grammy
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To: LouAvul
How do you cook meatballs?

With heat.

30 posted on 11/13/2006 4:44:55 PM PST by TheyConvictedOglethorpe (BEEAAARRRRSSSSS!!!!!!)
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To: LouAvul

I shape the meatballs then bake them for about half an hour, or until nicely browned..... the amount of time depends on size. Then I simmer them in the sauce. Baking them takes less time then frying and accomplishes the same thing, without adding any fat.


31 posted on 11/13/2006 4:45:34 PM PST by Grammy
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To: LouAvul
I use about 1.5 lbs of ground round, 1 egg, 1/2 to 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs, 2 tbs parmasean cheese, 1 tbs (or so) italian spices, 1 tsp (or so) garlic powder all mixed together. Role them into meatballs, then I bake them in the oven until they are cooked through.

I throw them in with the tomato sauce that I make from scratch too. I use 2 cans crushed tomatoes, 1 can diced tomatoes, a few shakes of basil and oregano, garlic powder, 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 can tomato paste to thicken it, about 4 bay leaves. Cook that on low for the afternon or whenever I think it's done... LOL.

32 posted on 11/13/2006 4:50:58 PM PST by b4its2late (FOOTBALL REFEREES: It's tough playing with us, but you can't play the game without us.)
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To: b4its2late

Woops, forgot - Add 2 tbs of sugar to the sauce to cut the acidity, and a little salt to the sauce if you would like.


33 posted on 11/13/2006 4:52:40 PM PST by b4its2late (FOOTBALL REFEREES: It's tough playing with us, but you can't play the game without us.)
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To: LouAvul

I usually cook them 20 monutes or so on a cookie sheet, so they are cooked through, but not overcooked. Just enough to get rid of most of the fat.

Then cook them in the sauce (gravy for you hardcore italians) as long as possible. The longer it sits in the sauce, the saltier it tastes, for some reason i dont understand.


34 posted on 11/13/2006 4:54:25 PM PST by Fierce Allegiance
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To: martin_fierro

LOL, Marty the BJ's shopper!


35 posted on 11/13/2006 4:57:15 PM PST by Fierce Allegiance
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To: b4its2late
Woops, forgot - Add 2 tbs of sugar to the sauce

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!


36 posted on 11/13/2006 4:58:29 PM PST by Fierce Allegiance
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To: Fierce Allegiance; LouAvul
That's what I do. It works for me. Keeps my lips from the acid.

I guess you don't..... that's ok too..

So either add it or don't. Fierce Allegiance seems to believe that I should not do it, so do whatever you think is best!

37 posted on 11/13/2006 5:03:11 PM PST by b4its2late (FOOTBALL REFEREES: It's tough playing with us, but you can't play the game without us.)
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To: MadIvan
That's the way my wife cooks them. Of course, the red sauce has already simmered for 7 hours. And don't forget the Italian sausage.

No offense to your own personal preference, but the doggone things are so delicious, I wouldn't dream of vegetarianism.

38 posted on 11/13/2006 5:03:28 PM PST by HoosierHawk
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To: Fierce Allegiance
I usually cook them 20 monutes or so on a cookie sheet, so they are cooked through, but not overcooked. Just enough to get rid of most of the fat.

Yep, me too....

39 posted on 11/13/2006 5:04:07 PM PST by b4its2late (FOOTBALL REFEREES: It's tough playing with us, but you can't play the game without us.)
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To: b4its2late

Phew, we can agree to that!

How you been?


40 posted on 11/13/2006 5:05:58 PM PST by Fierce Allegiance
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