"Yippee-Ki-Yay" Mother Heifer Meatballs

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These meatballs are so huge you might just say "yippee-ki-yay!" This is a spaghetti and meatball dinner, fit for Detective Lieutenant John McClane (Bruce Willis' character) in "Die Hard."

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
5
Yield:
5 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 5 servings

  • 1 egg

  • 2 tablespoons milk, or more as needed

  • 1 cup dry bread crumbs

  • ¾ pound ground beef

  • 4 ounces ground pork

  • 1 cup minced onion

  • 4 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated

  • 3 cloves minced garlic

  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes

  • 2 tablespoons butter

  • 1 tablespoon oil

  • 1 (24 ounce) jar pasta sauce

  • 1 (16 ounce) package spaghetti

Directions

  1. Lightly beat egg and milk together in a large bowl. Mix in bread crumbs, adding up to an additional 1 tablespoon milk if mixture looks dry. Mix in ground beef, pork, onion, Parmesan cheese, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Form mixture into five 3 1/2- to 4-ounce meatballs.

  2. Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add butter and oil and heat until butter has melted. Add meatballs and cook until browned, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Add pasta sauce and hit Cancel.

  3. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 8 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

  4. Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 10 minutes. Then switch to the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.

  5. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain.

  6. Place cooked spaghetti into 5 individual pasta bowls. Top each serving with sauce and a giant meatball.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

912 Calories
34g Fat
106g Carbs
42g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 5
Calories 912
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 34g 44%
Saturated Fat 14g 71%
Cholesterol 124mg 41%
Sodium 1615mg 70%
Total Carbohydrate 106g 39%
Dietary Fiber 8g 29%
Total Sugars 18g
Protein 42g 85%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 378mg 29%
Iron 7mg 39%
Potassium 945mg 20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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