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The secret to making a perfect meatball recipe is all in the Meatball Seasoning! My seasoning for meatballs is a simple way to elevate the flavor of your favorite meatball recipe. Mix up the perfect spice blend in just 5 minutes!
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- Best Meatball Seasoning
- Meatball Seasoning FAQs
- How to Season Meatballs
- How to Make Meatball Seasoning
- Gluten-Free Meatball Seasoning
- How to Store Seasoning for Meatballs
- Meat to Seasoning Ratio for Meatballs
- Other Uses for Meatball Seasoning
- How to Make Meatballs with Meatball Seasoning
- Best Meatball Recipes
- Easy Seasoning Recipes for Beef
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Best Meatball Seasoning
My recipe for meatball seasoning is the perfect blend of savory Italian spices! I like to make my meatball seasoning ahead, store it in the pantry, then simply add it to my meat mixture for perfectly seasoned meatballs every time. It’s such a time saver!
Meatballs are a wonderful comfort food. My family loves them, so I keep my meatball seasoning recipe on hand for when I need a quick weeknight meal I know they're going to enjoy! This is my go-to seasoning for meatballs- it's what I use for every meatball recipe.
Try something new with your favorite meatball recipe by using my seasoning blend the next time you make meatballs, and I know you will want to keep it on hand in your pantry to use again!
Meatball Seasoning FAQs
Without proper seasoning, ground meat can be bland, so it is important to season the meat generously with herbs and spices. I like to use my meatball seasoning blend for any meatball recipe I am making. The perfect seasoning blend is the secret to making the best meatballs!
My recipe for meatball seasoning is a combination of salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, onion powder, and garlic powder.
After the meatballs have been seasoned, they can be either fried or baked, depending on your liking. Fried meatballs will have a crispier texture while baked meatballs are perfect to cook directly in a sauce. You can also make Instant Pot Meatballs.
Typically meatballs bind together with a mixture of eggs and breadcrumbs. Each variation will be a little different, but other binders can include panko, yogurt, or certain cheeses.
How to Season Meatballs
- Salt
- Pepper
- Onion powder
- Garlic powder
- Italian seasoning
Along with my meatball seasoning recipe, I use Italian breadcrumbs; however, you can use whatever binder your meatball recipe calls for, whether that be eggs, cheese, or another type of breadcrumb.
How to Make Meatball Seasoning
- In a small bowl, whisk together salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Use immediately to make a meatball recipe, or store mixture in an airtight, sealed container for up to 6 months in the pantry. For this seasoning recipe, pair with 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs or breadcrumbs of choice when ready to use.
Gluten-Free Meatball Seasoning
While the meatball seasoning itself is gluten-free as it is only a blend of spices, traditional breadcrumbs used to bind the meatballs will contain gluten.
To make gluten-free meatball seasoning, simply substitute gluten-free Italian breadcrumbs for traditional breadcrumbs when making meatballs. Gluten-free breadcrumbs are readily available in most grocery stores, or they can be found online!
As always, be sure to check each ingredient for proper food handling and allergy information.
How to Store Seasoning for Meatballs
My recipe for meatball seasoning is best when stored in an airtight, sealed container and can be left in the pantry or another dark, cool area of your kitchen. Meatball seasoning lasts for up to 6 months.
I like to keep my seasoning for meatballs in a mason jar- it's so much easier for stacking and storing! As always, be sure to label and date the outside of your container.
Meat to Seasoning Ratio for Meatballs
What I love so much about keeping a jar of meatball seasoning in the pantry is how easy it is to have perfectly seasoned meatballs in no time at all!
To make sure I am not over or under seasoning my meat mixture, I like to follow the simple ratio of 2 tablespoons of seasoning mix for every 1 pound of ground meat. Generally 1 pound of meat makes about 18 meatballs.
Other Uses for Meatball Seasoning
I love using this spice mixture for meatballs, but this is also a very easy spice blend to use for other recipes when the mood strikes! Here are a few variations you can try making as well:
- Add olive oil and a squeeze of lemon for an easy Italian marinade
- Use as a seasoning blend for hamburgers or meatloaf
- Turn it into a brine by adding buttermilk for extra juicy roast chicken
- Use it as a rub for pan-seared pork chops
How to Make Meatballs with Meatball Seasoning
Every meatball recipe is a little different, but no matter the variation, my meatball seasoning blend is the perfect foundation for all your favorite meatball recipes.
For traditional meatballs, I like to use a meat mixture of ground beef and ground pork. I combine this with my meatball seasoning mix and use breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, and eggs as the binders.
Once mixed, the meatballs can be fried, baked, air-fried, or cooked directly in an Instant Pot!
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Amazing Meatball Seasoning Mix
Equipment
- 1 small bowl
- 1 Whisk
- measuring spoon
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
- 2 teaspoons Kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons pepper
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Instructions
- In a small bowl whisk together salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Use immediately to make a meatball recipe or store mixture in an airtight, sealed container for up to 6 months in the pantry.1 tablespoon garlic powder, 1 tablespoon onion powder, 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning, 2 teaspoons Kosher salt, 2 teaspoons pepper
- Pair with 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs or breadcrumbs of choice as a binding agent when making meatballs!
Notes
- To make sure I am not over or under seasoning my meat mixture, I like to follow the simple ratio of 2 tablespoons of seasoning mix for every 1 pound of ground meat. Generally 1 pound of meat makes about 18 meatballs.
- Store in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months.
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