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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in The Best Meatballs You'll Ever Have, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 43 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 4
- Heart Health
- 55
- Metabolic
- 12
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 35
- Performance
- 28
- General Wellness
- 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 24%
- Protein 25.78 g Good Source 52%
- Carbohydrate 25.91 g 9%
- Total Fat 32.28 g High 41%
- Saturated Fat 12.02 g High 60%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 147.44 mg High 49%
- Sodium 690.47 mg High 30%
- Dietary Fiber 0.42 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 1.28 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 51.84 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 4.06 mg Good Source 23%
- Potassium 196.36 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 29.65 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 2.04 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.25 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Mustard
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
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.
- Is The Best Meatballs You'll Ever Have healthy?
- The Best Meatballs You'll Ever Have has an easyChef Pro health score of 34/100. Per serving, it provides 488.37 calories and 25.78 g of protein, or 52% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 690.47 mg (30% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 12.02 g (60% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Soy, Wheat, Gluten, Mustard, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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