Harry Potter Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 Had the misfortune of buying these the other week, thought it was normal meatballs, not chicken, ok should of double checked the label. Anyway tried them 2 days ago, horrible, in a sauce which was more like a soup. I thought all products went through testing by consumers, this must have been tested by someone with no tastebuds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim747 Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 I'll stick to these, can't beat them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 Amore Express' (Renfrew) meatballs are Magnificent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlimOzturk Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 Nothing beats my mums homemade meatballs. She makes them with a mixture of sausage meat and beef. For cheap shite meatballs I'll always go for IKEA ones with the gravy. Braw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
¼½¾ Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 4 hours ago, Harry Potter said: Had the misfortune of buying these the other week, thought it was normal meatballs, not chicken, ok should of double checked the label. Anyway tried them 2 days ago, horrible, in a sauce which was more like a soup. I thought all products went through testing by consumers, this must have been tested by someone with no tastebuds. They're what used to be called Campbell's Meatballs. 🤮 My kids absolutely loved them. 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Potter Posted June 20, 2020 Author Share Posted June 20, 2020 15 minutes ago, Lemongrab said: They're what used to be called Campbell's Meatballs. 🤮 My kids absolutely loved them. 😉 kids love chicken nuggets, lol. aye campbells meatballs were lovely, bought pork meatballs this morning will do a review later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyjambo Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 make you're own, had this last night with tagliatelle Mince lamb, 500g clove of garlic 1 shallot herbs 1 egg seasoning mix and form into balls, fry them in the pan, just to brown them add a tin of tomatoes, seasoning, herbs, clove of garlic, simmer for 20 mins, then add basil at the end, serve with pasta, delicious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 (edited) The Fray Bentos meatballs have all been chicken-based ever since they bought the brand from Campbell's. Best eaten with a spoon and buttered plain bread to go with. Of course, making your own is the best way to go. Any meat will do, minced and flavoured with onion, garlic, herbs (all optional) and bound together with breadcrumbs and egg. Lamb can be served in pitta bread with salad, sour cream and mint. Pork or beef can be served with pasta and a rich tomato sauce. Make them bigger and wrap them in caul fat to make fagots, served with mash and gravy. A huge variety of foods can be formed out of minced meat. Koftas, meatballs, burgers, fagots, meatloaf, fried, baked, steamed, braised. It's all pretty much the same thing. Edited June 20, 2020 by Cade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Potter Posted June 20, 2020 Author Share Posted June 20, 2020 Got these in tescos, 60 pence a can. pork and bacon 32%. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
¼½¾ Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 (edited) 35 minutes ago, Cade said: The Fray Bentos meatballs have all been chicken-based ever since they bought the brand from Campbell's. Best eaten with a spoon and buttered plain bread to go with. Of course, making your own is the best way to go. Any meat will do, minced and flavoured with onion, garlic, herbs (all optional) and bound together with breadcrumbs and egg. Lamb can be served in pitta bread with salad, sour cream and mint. Pork or beef can be served with pasta and a rich tomato sauce. Make them bigger and wrap them in caul fat to make fagots, served with mash and gravy. A huge variety of foods can be formed out of minced meat. Koftas, meatballs, burgers, fagots, meatloaf, fried, baked, steamed, braised. It's all pretty much the same thing. Had to google caul fat. I might give the f4ggots a miss. The lamb/sour cream/mint thing sounds ace. 👍 Edited June 20, 2020 by Lemongrab Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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IronJambo Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 Buying meatballs is just rank. It's easy to make a cracking meatball and you know what's in it then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Camazzola Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 2 minutes ago, IronJambo said: Buying meatballs is just rank. It's easy to make a cracking meatball and you know what's in it then. Horse meat? 🐴 I've visited Las Iguanas on a few occasions and have to say their meatballs are tremendous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 I think I'll try to make Beef and black pudding meatballs. No idea if it'll work, or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 Just now, Samuel Camazzola said: Horse meat? 🐴 I've visited Las Iguanas on a few occasions and have to say their meatballs are tremendous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Camazzola Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 1 minute ago, ri Alban said: 😄 Point 1 or 2? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronJambo Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 1 minute ago, Samuel Camazzola said: Horse meat? 🐴 I've visited Las Iguanas on a few occasions and have to say their meatballs are tremendous. Horse meats fine mate. Ground down hooves and farmers fingernails aren't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ribble Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 3 hours ago, jim747 said: I'll stick to these, can't beat them for a store bought, quick dinner I agree those are really good! Usually have them in a tomato and chilli or herb sauce, served over a spinach, feta and cous cous salad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Camazzola Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 Just now, IronJambo said: Horse meats fine mate. Ground down hooves and farmers fingernails aren't. I think everyone has had horse meat (unintentionally). Hooves and Fingernails? Sounds like a bar for the eclectic crew. 😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronJambo Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 3 minutes ago, Samuel Camazzola said: I think everyone has had horse meat (unintentionally). Hooves and Fingernails? Sounds like a bar for the eclectic crew. 😄 Naw, no a bar. Just standard processed food. That was the funniest thing about the horsemeat scandal. Folk getting upset that they were actually eating meat but happily eating all the crap that they knew was in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
¼½¾ Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 2 hours ago, Cade said: That looks fantastic. Of course, veggies could replace the meatballs with a tin o beans, which I'm sure they too would enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Governor Tarkin Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 5 minutes ago, Lemongrab said: That looks fantastic. Of course, veggies could replace the meatballs with a tin o beans, which I'm sure they too would enjoy. Tesco do some fantastic veggie 'meatballs'. As good as the real thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Governor Tarkin Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 1 hour ago, ri Alban said: I think I'll try to make Beef and black pudding meatballs. No idea if it'll work, or not. Black pudding... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 5 minutes ago, Governor Tarkin said: Tesco do some fantastic veggie 'meatballs'. As good as the real thing. Surely a meatball without the meat is just a ball? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francis Albert Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 Bought a couple of Fray Bentos steak pies during the stock piling panic in the initial Coronavirus phase. Hadn't realised they are now made by Baxters of Fochabers, the original Fray Bentos plant in Fray Bentos Uruguay having closed a few decades back. I remember then as an unexciting but fairly tasty stand by. The Baxters verion were awful with an astonishingly low meat content. Even worse were Fray Bentos Steak Suet Pudding Pots (a Baxter innovation?) which were simply inedible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronJambo Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 2 hours ago, ri Alban said: I think I'll try to make Beef and black pudding meatballs. No idea if it'll work, or not. Should do, the black pudding will add to the texture if you get the ratio right. One of the best sausage rolls I ever had was pork and black pudding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 6 minutes ago, IronJambo said: Should do, the black pudding will add to the texture if you get the ratio right. One of the best sausage rolls I ever had was pork and black pudding. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 Veggie alternative is falafels. Doesn't even have to be chickpeas to be honest. Just about any bean or pulse can be ground up and used in the same way as meatballs/burgers etc. Sometimes you just can't beat a home made spicy beanburger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Governor Tarkin Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 1 hour ago, Tazio said: Surely a meatball without the meat is just a ball? I stand corrected. Tesco do a fantastic line in balls. Big balls are the best. Little ones are ok but leave you unsatisfied - unless of course, you just jet stuck in to an extra couple of balls. Contrary to what you might expect, frozen balls are better than chilled. Better texture when ypu finally get them hot. Sometimes just getting your hands dirty and kneading up a set of your own balls is best, though. 42 minutes ago, Cade said: Veggie alternative is falafels. Doesn't even have to be chickpeas to be honest. Just about any bean or pulse can be ground up and used in the same way as meatballs/burgers etc. Sometimes you just can't beat a home made spicy beanburger. What he said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 4 hours ago, ri Alban said: I think I'll try to make Beef and black pudding meatballs. No idea if it'll work, or not. That sounds not bad at all. Might give it a bash myself. 4 hours ago, IronJambo said: Horse meats fine mate. Ground down hooves and farmers fingernails aren't. Horsemeat is lovely. Bedt I ever had was in Liege when we played Standard in Europe. 92ish. 21 minutes ago, Governor Tarkin said: I stand corrected. Tesco do a fantastic line in balls. Big balls are the best. Little ones are ok but leave you unsatisfied - unless of course, you just jet stuck in to an extra couple of balls. Contrary to what you might expect, frozen balls are better than chilled. Better texture when ypu finally get them hot. Sometimes just getting your hands dirty and kneading up a set of your own balls is best, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWL Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 7 hours ago, jimmyjambo said: make you're own, had this last night with tagliatelle Mince lamb, 500g clove of garlic 1 shallot herbs 1 egg seasoning mix and form into balls, fry them in the pan, just to brown them add a tin of tomatoes, seasoning, herbs, clove of garlic, simmer for 20 mins, then add basil at the end, serve with pasta, delicious Pretty much how I make my own. Lots of garlic, a few chillis for a bit heat, some herbs and chuck blend it all together and chuck the mix in a bowl. Very therapeutic forming the mix into meatballs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 Albondigas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superjack Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 Make mine using minced beef, garlic, sausage meat, and parsley. Once they are shaped, I put a small piece of mozzarella into the middle of each 1. Like myself, absolutely stunning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Fredrickson Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 My kids are fussy eaters and dont like trying new things. Bought meatballs (normal sized beef ones) at Tesco for them. They said they didnt like meatballs as they tried some at their mums. I suspect they would have been tinned ones and not the Campbells ones from my youth (Campbells meatballs, the meat you love to eat!). They loved the Tesco ones and I must admit they did taste better than I expected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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