Meatballs are like Miracles because nobody can exactly agree on what they are made of, where they come from (Aunt Barbara?), or how often they have appeared and reappeared on the dinner table.

No matter what source of protein you make a meatball from – they are the first things to go at a party, and what’s fought over at family dinners. These Chimichurri Meatballs are no exception. You can make them as is, or try different variations. Mix up the protein for the meatballs and the herbs in the sauce to find your favorite combinations. Whatever you choose they are sure to be a family favorite.

The Chimichurri Sauce is a basic sauce that you can put over anything. It’s great over chicken, fish, steak, and ground protein. What’s different about this meatball recipe is there is some of the sauce mixed in with the meatballs, and then of course drizzled on top. There are those that have strong opinions regarding parsley and cilantro, some like both, some only one – cilantro has been known to taste like soap to people. This particular sauce calls for parsley, but you could just as easily use cilantro (providing you aren’t one who tastes soap when trying cilantro). You could swap out the oregano for basil. Whatever you think sounds good – will most likely be good! See?! Magic!

These meatballs pair perfectly with Rosella’s 2018 Zinfandel. The Zinfandel has a freshness and appeal that gives way to blackberry and black-cherry notes – perfect for a meatball mix.

…Where does spaghetti go dancing? The meatball! You can’t tell me a meatball joke isn’t going to be the hit of your next meatball-themed meal! Ask everyone to bring their best meatball joke and get ready to party!

If you’re looking for another side dish or perhaps a great dessert dish, check out some of our other blogs – we’ve got lots of tasty recipes to share.

~ Cheers & Happy Eating!