Grandma's Italian Balsamic Meatballs Shortcut Recipe (15 Minutes, 2 Ingredients) High Protein Recipes Italian Recipes Beef Dinner Budget Recipes Shortcut Recipes Appetizers Pasta

We are all for ingredients that make our lives easier. Frozen meatballs are one of those ingredients that can help get a tasty dinner on the table in no time. This easy shortcut balsamic meatballs recipe packs a lot of flavor into a small bite! They are a quick and easy weeknight meal or a fun appetizer for game-day snacking.

To make this high-protein Italian balsamic meatballs shortcut recipe, you need just two simple ingredients: frozen meatballs and balsamic vinegar. The thawed meatballs and balsamic cook in a saucepan until the meatballs are hot and glazed with the vinegar. Delicious! Plus you get the health benefits of balsamic vinegar and the health benefits of protein.

Serve these savory gluten-free meatballs with toothpicks as an appetizer or with pasta or rice and your favorite side dishes for dinner. 

Not a fan of frozen meatballs? Try one of these homemade meatball recipes instead:

• 4-Ingredient Ground Beef Meatballs
• Melt-in-Your-Mouth Italian Meatballs
• Rao's Classic Meatballs
• Basic Homemade Meatballs

Cuisine: Italian / American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 32 ounces (1 bag) frozen Italian meatballs, thawed
• 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar

Here's how to make it: 

1. Put the vinegar into a saucepan over medium-high heat. (For best results, use good-quality balsamic vinegar for this recipe.)
2. Add the meatballs and stir to coat. Cook, stirring often, until the balsamic glazes the meatballs and has mostly evaporated and the meatballs are heated through. (You can use your favorite homemade meatball recipe instead of frozen meatballs. Simply prepare and cook as you normally do, then proceed with the recipe. For a gluten-free dinner, make sure your meatballs are gluten-free. Check the label.)
3. Sprinkle with crushed red pepper flakes, if desired. Serve immediately with pasta or as an appetizer. Store the meatballs in an airtight container in the fridge and reheat in the microwave or simmer in a sauce.

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