Big Jim's - Big Jim's Meatballs
Recipe courtesy of Gary Burdick, owner and general manager at Big Jim's in Pittsburgh, PA.
Show: Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
Episode: Long Time Legends
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By shushu58_7825041
NEW CASTLE, DE
on July 17, 2010
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I had no compaints when srving this recipe for friends. Easy and tasty. This is a keeper.
By 09wrxchick_12567150
Menifee, 43
on February 03, 2010
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Make sure to use Angus or the leanest meat that you can afford! I used 85/15 and it was super good, but would have been better with leaner meat!!
By nickaroo_12525060
METHUEN, 61
on January 06, 2010
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Was looking for a quick & easy meatball recipe, found this one. Went on the reviews & glad we did. They were soo good! We used seasoned plako breadcrumbs which we think helped even more in the flavor department. Loved that it was basic ingredients we already had! And leftovers as meatball subs was great, (a previous reviewer had suggested.
By applejack27
Pittsburgh, PA
on December 13, 2009
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I thought that these were really easy to make and turned out well. I added some red pepper flakes to spice them up a bit and they tasted great. These meatballs also freeze very well. I make extra and throw them in the freezer, then reheat them in sauce for a quick dinner.
By peacekeeper2003...
Clinton Townshi...
on October 26, 2009
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Great Recipe by the way Brenda it's located here:
Big Jim's
201 Saline Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
Tel: (412 421-0532
...and whoever from Palm Beach...a big "whatever!"
By ssternf_4683577
Palm Beach, FL
on October 24, 2009
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I just made these meatballs and they are tasteless. I should have made a tester meatball as I usually do but the reviews were so good that I felt it unncessary. Well I won't make that mistake again. They needed more seasoning and punch.
Sorry, but I will never make this again!
By bbrown49_11541109
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on October 24, 2009
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I will gladly comment when I found out where the location in Pittsburgh for this restaurant is.
I live in Pittsburgh, but do not know this restaurant. May I have an address.
Brenda Brown
By becky.e.young_1...
Ulster, PA
on October 19, 2009
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I exchanged the panko bread crumbs for gluten free corn flake crumbs and we with the flavor of the meatballs we could tell no difference. They were wonderful!
By safauvelle_12227752
rosenberg, 83
on October 14, 2009
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I substituted Italian bread crumbs for Japanese and Italian seasoning for basil and oregano (it contained both. The results were delicious! This was the first time I had made meatballs and I was so impressed. I also used garlic salt instead of garlic granulated, so I cut back on the regular salt. My husband still said it was a little salty, but still really good. The meatballs didn't dry out one bit and were filled with flavor. I will for sure make these again!!!!!!!!!!!!!
By jenthrows
San Diego, CA
on June 16, 2009
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These were super easy to make! I halved the recipe and used fresh garlic. Tossed them with some penne pasta and marinara sauce. My husband and 3 year old daughter LOVED them. Will definitely make again!