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Post by chrissyc72 on Nov 22, 2021 18:47:21 GMT
When making meatballs do you use ground beef or the meatloaf mix of beef, veal & pork? Or something else? Was having this discussion with a family member and was just curious what others do. I go back and forth between the two.
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Post by papersilly on Nov 22, 2021 18:51:20 GMT
most of the time it's all beef but once in a while, i'll throw in some pork. never any lamb in mine. it also depends on what recipe the meatballs will go into--- albondigas soup, spaghetti, teriyaki, etc.
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Post by scrappert on Nov 22, 2021 18:55:46 GMT
I buy frozen, rarely to I make my own.
However, beef and pork is what my mom would do.
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Post by paperaddictedpea on Nov 22, 2021 18:57:15 GMT
I typically use beef and pork.
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Post by KelleeM on Nov 22, 2021 19:02:29 GMT
Beef and pork, never veal.
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Post by sueg on Nov 22, 2021 19:03:10 GMT
I use a beef and pork mix, or a veal and pork mix. It depends what the ‘mixed’ mince at the butcher is on the day.
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Post by ghislaine on Nov 22, 2021 19:04:11 GMT
Half beef/half pork unless I am following a specific recipe.
The only time I would use ground veal would be for my grandmother's meatloaf recipe.
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Post by Dalai Mama on Nov 22, 2021 19:06:53 GMT
Beef and italian sausage.
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Post by gar on Nov 22, 2021 19:21:07 GMT
I don't see mince mix so I use beef and pork or just pork.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 22, 2021 19:22:43 GMT
Ground turkey.
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Post by janeliz on Nov 22, 2021 19:25:23 GMT
I like to use spicy Italian sausage.
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Post by nlwilkins on Nov 22, 2021 19:26:28 GMT
I would need to check the ingredients on the bag in the freezer LOL
To me it is more important to figure out what sauce or dish which they are going to be served.
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Post by smalltowngirlie on Nov 22, 2021 19:28:01 GMT
We make a variety, just beef, pork and shrimp, beef and lamb, beef and pork. We don't have just one recipe we use, it really depends upon what else we are having or what flavor we want.
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Post by Crack-a-lackin on Nov 22, 2021 19:28:41 GMT
I don’t really like beef meatballs so I use ground turkey. If I do make a beef meatball I will use a mixture of ground beef and hot Italian sausage.
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Post by KiwiJo on Nov 22, 2021 19:37:59 GMT
My meatballs are either:
Beef
Beef and pork
Lamb
Pork
Chicken
Beef and pork is the most usual, followed closely by lamb.
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Post by chrissyc72 on Nov 22, 2021 19:41:15 GMT
Wow love all the different varieties!!! I have to try some of them!
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Post by breetheflea on Nov 22, 2021 19:47:33 GMT
Just beef since it comes in a 1- pound package and that's how much I usually need. If I add pork then I'll end up with way too many meatballs  I also don't like the texture of pork when forming the meatballs. Touching ground beef doesn't yick me out though... I'm weird. |
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Post by kelly8875 on Nov 22, 2021 20:07:21 GMT
IF i make them, I just use beef and pork. Same for my meatloaf.
But usually, I use frozen because they are so fast and delicious these days.
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Post by workingclassdog on Nov 22, 2021 20:10:03 GMT
Ground beef and Italian sausage... recipe from my Italian great-grandma.  |
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Post by Linda on Nov 22, 2021 20:12:24 GMT
usually I buy them frozen
but if I'm making from scratch - all beef or lamb or chicken usually - depending on what I'm making with them. I'm actually more likely to do lamb or chicken from scratch since beef are easily found frozen. I do use beef and pork in the meatloaf though
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Post by GiantsFan on Nov 22, 2021 20:20:00 GMT
Save yourself some time and get to a Costco and buy the Kirkland frozen beef meatballs.
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Post by iluvpink on Nov 22, 2021 20:38:13 GMT
I buy them frozen. I've tried a couple of different recipes and haven't been impressed. I've found them too dense and/or not enough flavor.
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Post by pancakes on Nov 22, 2021 20:43:20 GMT
Usually beef and pork but if I can, I do like the beef, pork, veal combo. So I voted for that
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Post by melissa on Nov 22, 2021 20:50:23 GMT
None of the above.
Ground turkey
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Post by JoP on Nov 22, 2021 21:07:35 GMT
Beef and pork
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Post by littlemama on Nov 22, 2021 21:10:55 GMT
Beef, pork, and veal
Beef and pork
Just beef
Any of those, depending on the recipe
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Post by Basket1lady on Nov 22, 2021 21:13:26 GMT
My mix is:
1.5 lbs lean ground beef
1 lb ground pork
1lb turkey hot Italian sausage.
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Post by katiekaty on Nov 22, 2021 21:37:27 GMT
Ground turkey and pork for general meatballs
Ground turkey or pork and Italian sausage for Italian dishes
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Post by mikewozowski on Nov 22, 2021 21:49:52 GMT
please tell me which frozen meatballs are delicious.
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Post by ScrapbookMyLife on Nov 22, 2021 21:51:59 GMT
I buy the frozen mini beef meatballs, The Earth's best brand.
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I also don't like the texture of pork when forming the meatballs. Touching ground beef doesn't yick me out though... I'm weird. 
