Meatball recipes from Martha Stewart, including meatball sauce, meatball subs, Italian meatballs, Swedish meatballs, and more.

When I get a craving for meatballs, I have a very specific meatball in mind: They're completely tender all the way through without even a hint of toughness. They're big enough to require a fork, but modest enough to justify several on the plate. Maybe some onions and fresh herbs mixed in...maybe.

2 slices bacon, minced 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 large eggs 1/2 cup bread crumbs 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 1/2 pounds ground pork 2 teaspoons dried oregano or finely chopped fresh mint 1-2 teaspoons chipotle powder (or a couple teaspoons of adobo sauce) 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped, about 1 cup 3 garlic cloves, minced 1-3 chipotles chiles in adobo (canned), minced fine and sauce reserved 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes (preferably fire-roasted) 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 cup beef or chicken broth 1 Preheat oven to 400°F.