Posted on 03/09/2023 6:16:35 AM PST by Red Badger
(Last Updated On: March 2, 2023)
NATIONAL MEATBALL DAY
On March 9th, we recognize one of the great American food holidays, National Meatball Day.
#NationalMeatballDay
It is not clear how this day got started, but who can resist the idea of celebrating National Meatball Day? There are many different ways to celebrate meatballs:
Spaghetti and meatballs
Swedish Meatballs
Meatball Sub
Meatball Pizza
Turkey Meatballs
Lamb Meatballs
Porcupine Meatballs (made with rice)
and the list goes on and on.
We can’t put a number on the variety of meatballs in the world. Nor can we limit how many you put on your plate. One giant meatball will more than satisfy but a bowlful of smaller ones is easier to share. And as we’ve already pointed out, their variety is unquestionably a selling point. Not only do meatballs allow for variety, but did we mention how flexible they are? Meatballs move from appetizer to side dish to the main dish quite easily. Meatballs can be made the night before and put in the crockpot, or days before, and kept in the freezer.
HOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL MEATBALL DAY
Order meatballs at your favorite restaurant.
Make some homemade meatballs.
Share your favorite recipes.
Give a shout-out to the person who makes the best meatballs around.
Check out these 7 Meatball Meals to Make:
https://nationaldaycalendar.com/7-meatball-meals-to-make/
Use #NationalMeatballDay to share on social media.
NATIONAL MEATBALL DAY HISTORY
National Day Calendar continues researching the origins of this very filling food holiday.
Meatball FAQ
Q. Can I prepare meatballs ahead of time?
A. Yes! Meatballs are one of those dishes that allow us to prepare in advance and simply mealtime.
Q. Can meatballs be frozen?
A. Yes! Store them in an airtight container in the freezer. Make several batches in advance so you can make a variety of meatball dishes whenever you need to.
Q. What kinds of meats can I use to make meatballs?
A. Beef, turkey, and pork make delicious meatballs.
Millions of us ate our lunches like that, and to my knowledge very few got sick because of it. So maybe it’s not as bad as you think.
I know. We used to have tuna sandwiches, egg sandwiches, meatloaf, etc etc etc that sat 1/2 a day or even longer (if we ate it after school Instead) in hot weather too.
We used to eat raw scrambled hamburger right out of the frying pan too as we couldn’t wait for it to be done lol.
You made me smile remembering that. Thanks.
Quick! Someone tell President in Exile Trump that it’s ‘Meatball Ron’ Day! :)
My wife used to make her tomato sauce with meatballs, Italian sausage, and pork ribs all cooked in the sauce at the same time, along with garlic, herbs, and a little red wine. I called it her “Industrial Strength sauce.
Gotta get her to make it again….
Yum. Bolognaise chunk style.
She used to make it like that for her father. I’m gonna have to pester her to make it again.
Don’t forget flavorful Mexican Albondigas (meatball) Soup!
Albondigas Soup
1 white onion, chopped
2 bunches green onions, chopped
Saute in olive oil in a large pot. Add:
1-7 oz can chopped green chilies, mild to hot
1 large can broken tomatoes, fire roasted are good
1 tsp fresh garlic
1 tsp salt
1 tsp cumin
2.5 quarts water
Add to pot and bring to boil. Then mix:
1 pound lean hamburger
2 eggs
1/4 cup flour
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper and garlic powder
Mix together, then form into one-inch
balls, added one at a time to boiling
soup.
Turn heat to low and simmer, covered.
Cook 45 minutes, then adjust seasonings.
A little fresh chopped cilantro on each serving.
(Mexican cooks tend to really overdo with the
cilantro.) 2 bunches green onions, chopped.
NOTES: there are LOTS of albondigas recipes out there, mostly adding various vegetables. This is a basic recipe without all that extra stuff. It’s great for when it is cold out.
Might have to do Swedish meatballs for dinner tonight. It’s been a while.
After having been married to a Swede for 20+ years, whose Grandma was The Best Cook Ever and right off the boat from Sweden, I learned to make the best Swedish Meatballs at her side. ‘Svenska Kottbullar.’
Here’s a basic recipe. I can’t share hers. Family Secret. ;)
https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/216564/swedish-meatballs-svenska-kottbullar/
She also taught me to make Swedish Pancakes, which are basically crepes. You can go sweet or savory with those. The kids LOVED them to the Moon and back with sour cream and jam. They were also great filled with chipped beef and cream cheese for supper.
thought this was about politicians for a minute
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