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How to Make "Yippee-Ki-Yay" Mother Heifer Meatballs - A Step-by-Step Guide

Get ready for a taste of the wild west with these "Yippee-Ki-Yay" Mother Heifer Meatballs! This recipe is a hearty and flavorful take on the classic meatball, inspired by the flavors of cowboy country. The name itself is a nod to the famous line from the movie Die Hard, and these meatballs are just as bold and unforgettable as the film's hero, John McClane.

What makes these meatballs so special? It's all about the ingredients. We start with a blend of ground beef and pork, which gives...

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Ingredients

  • 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

Information

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

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

    • Nutrition

    912 cal.

    • Total Fat: 34g
    • Saturated Fat: 14g
    • Cholesterol: 124mg
    • Sodium: 1615mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 106g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 18g
    • Protein: 42g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 378mg
    • Iron: 7mg
    • Potassium: 945mg

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