Monday, 23 November 2009

  • Fresh Ideas: Mini Meatball Recipes

    This is a guest post from Freeze Happy.



    Since November is Mini Meatball month and if you read last week's recipe for mini meatballs and made a bunch then you're all set to start putting those meatballs to good use! Here are three recipes to tempt your taste buds!

    Italian Meatball Soup:

    Ingredients:

    • 1 (14 ounce) can beef broth
    • 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with onion and garlic
    • 1 1/2 cups water
    • 1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning, crushed
    • 8 ounces frozen italian style cooked meatballs, or your own from the freezer,about 8
    • 1/2 cup small dry pasta, such as ditalini or orzo pasta (elbows are ok)
    • 1 cup loose pack, frozen mixed vegetables
    • 1 tablespoon finely shredded parmesan cheese or grated parmesan cheese
    Directions
    • Stir together beef broth, undrained tomatoes, the water and Italian seasoning in a large saucepan, bring to boiling.
    • Add meatballs, pasta and frozen veggies.
    • Return to boiling, reduce heat.
    • Simmer covered, about 10 minutes or till pasta and veggies are tender.
    • Ladle soup into bowls and sprinkle with cheese.
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    Chile Verde Meatballs
    SERVES 4 -6

    Ingredients:
    • 1 large fresh onion, minced
    • 2 cloves minced garlic
    • 1 (16 ounce) jar la victoria salsa verde
    • 1/2 cup chicken broth
    • 1 1/2 lbs frozen meatballs
    • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
    • 1/2 cup sour cream, for garnish
    Directions
    • Into a large, heavy pot, add the onion, garlic, salsa verde, broth or beer, and the meatballs.
    • Simmer on low for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally; add the ground cumin and simmer for 15 minutes more.
    • Serve with sour cream for garnish, along with rice and beans and tortillas.

    **Note: you can also make this in your crockpot on low for 4 hours, adding in the cumin in the last 30 minutes.

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    • About Me: My name is Emilie. I am a 30 year old Wife and Mommy of two little red-headed girls. I am an artist. I scrapbook, oil paint, knit, sew and do various other crafty things along with a bit of graphic design (mostly for business blogs). I would much rather play with paper products than cook a dinner, although I am a serious foodie. Freezing meals gives me time to play with my kids, art, girlfriends and hubby. And what's more valuable than time? Our family recently moved to Delaware from Utah and we are dragging our stand up freezer 2,000 miles across country. It's like a member of our family. For more info on me and my family...check out our family blog here. http://www.freezehappy.com/
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