Yes, meatballs work great with several different types of ground meat. Just keep in mind that different types of ground meat contain different amounts of fat and moisture, so substituting the meat can change the texture and flavor of the meatballs.
The recipe below uses Italian sausage, which has a ton of herbs and spices already in the meat. Because of that, the meatballs only needed a small amount of extra seasoning added. So if you substitute the Italian sausage with a different type of ground meat, make sure to increase the seasoning in the meatballs accordingly.
HOW TO USE HOMEMADE MEATBALLS
There’s nothing easier or more satisfying than a plate of spaghetti with red sauce and meatballs, but that’s not the only way to eat meatballs! Here are some other things you can do with homemade meatballs:
Make meabtall subs (hoagie rolls, red sauce, meatballs, mozzarella)
Add the meatballs to a soup (they’d be great in Minestrone)
Use them in place of plain beef in Stroganoff
Serve on top of mashed potatoes with a brown gravy
Toss with pesto and serve on veggie noodles
Stuff inside of a calzone or slice and use to top a pizza
Add to a bowl meal (rice, veggies, any sauce)
Add to baked pasta (like Roasted Vegetable Baked Ziti)
WHAT ELSE CAN I ADD?
If you want to take your meatballs up a notch and make them a little fancier, there are several things you can add. Try adding some fresh minced onion or garlic for an extra punch of flavor. Or try using some flavor add-ins like crumbled bacon, sun-dried tomatoes, or fresh herbs (basil, parsley, oregano). You can also try swapping out the milk for a different flavored liquid, like broth or even some of your red sauce. And I’m always a fan of adding a pinch of crushed red pepper to just about anything!
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