Here is the definitive cookbook for preparing and cooking meatballs. This is the ultimate collection, which includes the classic Italian meatball, Swedish meatballs, gourmet meatballs, and even vegetarian meatballs.

A meatball is a food that defines itself: it's literally a ball of meat. But before you start scooping clumps of ground beef into a frying pan and calling your sad dinner "meatballs," let's take a step back. Learn how to make easy meatballs yourself at home and cook them so that they're perfectly browned on the outside but still juicy in the middle. Here are some tricks and tips for perfect meatballs: The Ground Meat You can use any ground meat or mix of ground meat you like. The fans favourite is a blend of ground beef and pork. Ground lamb, turkey, chicken, veal, or buffalo are all also fair game. Breadcrumb & Milk Binder One trick to making sure meatballs are totally tender once they're cooked is to use a binder. This binder helps add moisture to the meatballs and also prevents the meat proteins from shrinking and becoming tough. Avoid Overworking the Meat Another trick to tender meatballs is not overworking the meat - mix the meat with the binder and other Ingredients just until they're combined. Roasting vs. Simmering the Meatballs You have two options: roasting them or simmering them in a sauce. Roasting is the best option if you're planning on serving the meatballs in something other than a sauce or if you're planning to freeze the meatballs for later. Roasting also gives the meatballs a little more flavour since the outside sears in the heat of the oven. If you're planning on serving the meatballs with a sauce, you can also cook the meatballs right along with the sauce. Not only does this gentle simmering make some of the most tender and most flavourful meatballs you've ever had, but the sauce also becomes richer and more savoury in the process

The ultimate cookbook for preparing and cooking meatballs is now revised, updated and expanded with full color photos throughout, helping bring unrivaled variety and flavor to meatball dishes. Originally published in 2009, the Meatball Cookbook Bible has since been the go-to guide for meatball lovers and meat-savvy chefs. Now, this exceptional collection is revised to focus on the best of the best—the utmost variety of most-loved meatball dishes accompanied by full color photos. Recipes range from sauces, soups and side dishes to main courses, desserts and vegetarian and vegan meatballs. The book even features meatballs that star in dishes from around the world, including China, Hungary and the Caribbean. Transform your most basic meatball into an elegant hors d’oeuvre or BBQ-style home delight with the tried and true recipes found here.

Introduction Welcome to the Meatball Recipes Bible! This cookbook contains 96 of the tastiest, most mouthwatering recipes for perfectly crafted meatballs. No matter what your dietary preferences are, this cookbook has something for everyone. From classic Italian meatballs to vegan-friendly options, you're sure to find something to satisfy any craving. The recipes in this book are easy to follow, and the ingredients are easily accessible. Even the novice cook can create delicious, flavorful meatballs with minimal effort. You'll find recipes for classic Italian and American dishes, along with some international options like Spanish-style meatballs and Caribbean-inspired recipes. Every recipe includes simple-to-follow step-by-step instructions, as well as a list of ingredients and tips for getting the most out of your ingredients. In addition to the recipes, you'll find plenty of helpful tips and tricks on how to make the perfect meatball. From selecting the right ingredients, to shaping and cooking the meatballs, you'll have everything you need to become a master chef in no time. Other featured topics include food safety, healthy eating, and meal-planning ideas. Whether you're a beginner or a master chef, this cookbook is sure to provide plenty of delicious recipes and helpful tips. So, grab your spatula and let's get started on creating the perfect meatball!

“This cookbook, based on Michael and Daniel’s successful Meatball Shop restaurant, is comforting and full of life. Written in an easygoing voice that is fun and inspiring, it reflects America’s love affair with meatballs and now makes them accessible to everyone.”—Scott Conant, chef and owner of Scarpetta restaurants, TV personality The Meatball Shop has quickly grown into a New York City dining destination. Food lovers from around the city and beyond are heading down to Manhattan’s Lower East Side for a taste of this breakout comfort food phenomenon. In this fun and satisfying cookbook, chef Daniel Holzman and general manager Michael “Meatball Mike” Chernow open up their vault of secrets and share nearly 100 recipes—from such tried-and-true favorites as traditional Bolognese Meatballs and Mediterranean Lamb Balls to more adventurous creations like their spicy Mini-Buffalo Chicken Balls and Jambalaya Balls. Accompanying the more than twenty meatball variations are recipes for close to a dozen delectable sauces, offering endless options to mix and match: from Spicy Meat to Parmesan Cream to Mango Raisin Chutney. And what would a meatball meal be without succulent sides and simple salads to round out the menu: Creamy Polenta, Honey Roasted Carrots, and Marinated Grilled Eggplant, just to name a few. You’ll also find helpful tips on everything from choosing the best cuts of meat to creating the perfect breadcrumbs to building the ultimate hero sandwich. There may not be a Meatball Shop near you—yet—but there’s a meatball for everyone (and lots more) in this crowd-pleasing cookbook that will have them lining up outside your kitchen. “Daniel and Michael have built a business that is truly special, and this book is an accurate reflection of the kind of guys they are. Finally a book about balls written by two guys who have a big enough pair to impress even me.”—Andrew Zimmern, chef, author, and host of Travel Channel’s Bizarre Foods

The Swedish Meatball Bible is a tribute to the legendary meal: small meatballs with mashed potatoes, creamy gravy, lingonberries and pickled cucumber. Some claim that it was the Swedish warrior king, Karl the 12th, who brought the concept of meatballs to Sweden from the battlefields of Turkey. Others say that the global success has more to do with the steady growth of IKEA store restaurants. Be that as it may, in the Swedish Meatball Bible, the reader will find the whole truth and nothing but the truth on meatball history, a rather hipster deep dive into the nitty gritties of Swedish Meatball perfection, and a ton of never-before-seen recipes on anything meatball, ranging from meatball calzone, through the first roman recipe to the madly inspired pickled fried meatball of the authors own making. The team behind the book lacks neither enthusiasm, nor expertise, with Claes Grahn-Maoller, former chef at several Michelin star establishments in Stockholm, Sweden and Paris, France. Beautifully illustrated -- to the verge of meatball photo art -- by Swedish photographers Sofia Ejheden and Nina Schwab, this tomb of meatball wisdom also gives useful pointers on how to make your own meatball snow lantern, meatball earrings and -- what would the world be without it -- a parsley/meatball crown!

On a regular day, Chinese, English and German can be heard spoken in this much-loved Stockholm restaurant; tourists and bearded södermalmare discuss whether to choose the classic Swedish meatballs or one of the specials, such as wild boar meatballs, whether the sides should be mashed potatoes, lingonberries and brown sauce or mushroom risotto. But one thing is certain: no one is thinking about any lunch other than just meatballs. Dive into these mouth-watering pages to discover how to make the perfect Swedish meatball, and then read on to uncover a whole host of meatball recipes, from pike to pork, or from reindeer to shrimp, and not forgetting a range of veggie delights.