Mini Meatballs are always crowd-pleasing favorites. It’s easy enough to prepare ahead of time and quick enough so that you can make a large batch for your special event. With the plastic bottle hack, you’ll be able to make a bunch of mini meatballs in no time! You simply push the bottleneck into the ground meat and mini meatballs are magically formed! They are then fried until golden brown and cooked through. To make it, you’ll need high-quality ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, and seasoning. Serve these at your next party, and your guests will want more and more! Serve them with your favorite sauce and make sure to check out our tips below for delicious results.
Tips
Don’t overmix the ground beef and seasoning. This will result in tough meatballs.
You can also use ground turkey, ground chicken, ground lamb, or ground pork instead of beef.
Keep an eye on the meatballs as they cook. Once the internal temperature reaches 165°F, they are ready to eat. Overcooking them will result in dry meatballs.
If you want gluten-free meatballs, look out for gluten-free breadcrumbs, you will find these in specialty health stores.
You can also make the meatballs in an airfryer! Once the meatballs are formed, sprinkle or spray the meatballs with oil, then bake at 200°C/390°F for 12 minutes. Reduce the temperature to 160°C/320°F and bake for another 5 minutes.
How to Store Mini Meatballs
Store the air fryer meatballs in an airtight container, in the fridge, for up to 4 days.
Can You Freeze Mini Meatballs?
The meatballs can be frozen for up to 3 months. Simply place the cooked (and cooled) meatballs in a sealable plastic bag and store them in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge and reheat in the oven or microwave.
The uncooked meatballs can also be frozen. Place the meatballs on a baking tray and place them in the freezer. Once frozen, transfer them to an airtight container and store them for up to 3 months.
What To Serve With Meatballs
Serve the meatballs with a sauce as a snack or appetizer. You can also add it to spaghetti with marinara sauce. Or keep it simple and toss them in a salad.
Ingredients
Ground beef
1 lb
Egg
1
salt and pepper to taste
Oil for frying
plastic bottle
How To Make Mini Meatballs
Mix the minced meat, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
Step 1
Step 1
Mix the minced meat, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
Cut off the top end of a plastic bottle.
Step 2
Step 2
Cut off the top end of a plastic bottle.
Press the neck of the bottle into the meat.
Step 3
Step 3
Press the neck of the bottle into the meat.
Use a teaspoon to remove the meatball formed at the top
Step 4
Step 4
Use a teaspoon to remove the meatball formed at the top
Place it on a baking sheet.
Step 5
Step 5
Place it on a baking sheet.
Fry the meatballs in hot oil until golden and cooked through.
Step 6
Step 6
Fry the meatballs in hot oil until golden and cooked through.
Enjoy!
