Jolly Giant Meatballs Recipes

GIANT MEATBALLS AND MARINARA

Steps:

• For the meatballs: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment and brush with oil.
• Combine the parsley, garlic, carrot, celery and onions in a food processor and pulse to make an almost-smooth vegetable paste. Transfer to a large bowl. Add the eggs to the milk and whisk together, then add to the vegetables. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add the breadcrumbs, Parmesan, beef and pork. Mix well with your hands. Form into 6 large meatballs and place, without touching, on the prepared baking sheet. Bake until the meatballs are just cooked through, about 40 minutes.
• For the marinara: Heat a large Dutch oven over medium heat, add the oil and onions and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook until the garlic begins to sizzle but doesn't color, about 1 minute. Add the oregano, tomatoes, 1 teaspoon salt and 1 cup water and smash the tomatoes with the back of a wooden spoon. Lower the heat to a simmer and cook until slightly thickened and flavorful, about 20 minutes. Toss with the meatballs, then top with Parmesan and basil to serve.

JOLLY GIANT MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425ºF.
• In a large bowl, mix the beef, green beans, eggs, bread crumbs, Parmesan, salt, and pepper with your hands until well mixed. Form into 9 baseball-sized meatballs and place in a single layer in a 13-by-9-by-2-inch baking dish.
• Cover with foil and bake until browned and a meat thermometer inserted in the center registers 165ºF, about 35 minutes. Uncover, pour the sauce over the meatballs, and bake, uncovered, for 15 minutes longer. Transfer 3 meatballs to an airtight container and refrigerate for the Meatball Pizza.
• Meanwhile, cook the linguine according to the package's directions. Divide among serving dishes and top with the meatballs and sauce and Parmesan.
• Tip: The meatballs can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 1 month.

JUMBO HOMEMADE MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375ºF.
• Combine first 4 ingredients in large bowl. Add meat and cheese; mix well. Shape into 8 (2-inch) meatballs.
• Place on greased baking sheet; spread with ketchup.
• Bake 30 min. or until done (160ºF).

JOLLY GREEN GIANT ROLL

Steps:

• Cook sushi rice as instructed. Slice avocado into thin slices. The green beans don't have to be cut, but you can do so if you wish.
• Stir 1/2 tablespoon rice vinegar into prepared sushi rice. Shape into a ball, then spread over nori.
• Lay avocado slices and green beans in a row. Roll and seal by dipping fingers in water/rice vinegar combo and pressing closed; dampen entire roll for easier cutting. Slice, and enjoy.

THE BEST MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Combine beef, veal, and pork in a large bowl. Add garlic, eggs, cheese, parsley, salt and pepper.
• Blend bread crumbs into meat mixture. Slowly add the water 1/2 cup at a time. The mixture should be very moist but still hold its shape if rolled into meatballs. (I usually use about 1 1/4 cups of water). Shape into meatballs.
• Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Fry meatballs in batches. When the meatball is very brown and slightly crisp remove from the heat and drain on a paper towel. (If your mixture is too wet, cover the meatballs while they are cooking so that they hold their shape better.)