The Best Meatballs You'll Ever Have
These skillet meatballs are tender and juicy with layers of flavor from Worcestershire and garlic, lifted by a hint of mustard and a gentle Cajun warmth. They brown beautifully in butter and olive oil, perfect for a comforting dinner over pasta, rice, or alongside a crisp salad. The Best Meatballs You'll Ever Have deliver bold, satisfying bites with pantry staples.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Gather all the ingredients.
- 2
In a large bowl, mix the ground beef, croutons, sweet onion, egg, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, red pepper flakes, and Cajun seasoning until well combined.
- 3
Shape the mixture into meatballs by hand.
- 4
Melt the butter with the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs to the hot skillet. Cook, turning constantly, until they reach your preferred doneness, about 20 minutes.
- 5
An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should register at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C) for well done.
- Calories 488.37 kcal High
- Protein 25.78 g Good Source
- Carbs 25.91 g Moderate
- Total Fat 32.28 g High
- Saturated Fat 12.02 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 147.44 mg High
- Sodium 638.94 mg High
- Fiber 0.42 g Low Source
- Sugar 1.28 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 60.44 mg Low Source
- Iron 4.06 mg Good Source
- Potassium 196.36 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 16.9 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 2.79 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.46 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Mustard
- Garlic 🧄
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About This Recipe
The Best Meatballs You'll Ever Have is a Cajun and Creole appetizer recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 35 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butter, Cajun Seasoning, Croutons, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 488.37 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is The Best Meatballs You'll Ever Have?
- It is a Cajun and Creole meatball recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or dinner or lunch.
- What is The Best Meatballs You'll Ever Have made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Cajun Seasoning, Croutons, Eggs, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil. The full list of 11 is above.
- What goes well with The Best Meatballs You'll Ever Have?
- Explore these Cajun and Creole side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make The Best Meatballs You'll Ever Have?
- About 35 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 488.37 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is The Best Meatballs You'll Ever Have easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 5 steps.
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