Meatless Meatballs! Vegetarian Garlic & Mushroom Meatballs

[@valeriakaur3581]

I just tried this recipe for the first time. I added cumin powder while I was cooking the mushrooms cuz cumin gives a meaty flavor. I also blended the oats in a blender to get a powder texture so that way I didn't have to use an egg to bind it. instead of parsley I added fresh chopped basil. i also added steak seasoning (vegetarian). i did not bake them instead I fried them in a little oil to brown them nicely. This is the closest thing to beef I've ever had. I'm in love with this new recipe. thank God for your talent sir! God Bless.

[@emilyfreeman9388]

sounds good!

[@emilyfreeman9388]

did you cook the mushrooms in butter? if not did you just use oil?

[@valeriakaur3581]

+Emily Freeman I used a little sunflower palm coconut oil to brown the meatballs. they were very delicious. I don't eat eggs so I couldn't add them. still bomb

[@mdjk89]

+Emily Freeman there are vegan butters

[@sathiahans4376]

Totally agree, I added cumin and cilantro also fried them. Try the cilantro and you will love them even more! ❤

[@sheePuuz]

I eat meat, but I often enjoy vegetarian and vegan dishes, so I gave this a try. Absolutely delicious! Didn't really notice a difference. Need to add this to my personal recipe collection!

[@kenbarker6478]

LynNgn Lynn, you obviously took this video in the correct light in which it was offered :-)

[@Randolph_]

Kudos to you for taking this video into context the way it should. Cheers

[@sabinsigdel9023]

There is egg in it 😶

[@jadearbuckle4152]

@@sabinsigdel9023 And? This isn't vegan, its Vegetarian and last I checked vegetarians do eat eggs.

[@maritabray188]

As a vegetarian I can say this is one of the best meatless recipes I've had. :) and I don't particularly love mushrooms either! But they are great in this recipe!

[@cjzanders5430]

Remember that Parmesan cheese isn’t vegetarian (side note).

[@sabinsigdel9023]

Haha what abt that egg

[@sulyirizarry5785]

@@cjzanders5430 it’s not vegan, vegetarians can have milk, cheese,, eggs. They don’t eat animal meat! It’s a difference 😊

[@sulyirizarry5785]

@@adali228 i did not know this! Thanks so much! 😀

[@salomepereiradossantos890]

I’ve done this recipe so many times and it’s delicious. He says “please leave minimum 4 hours in the fridge” I never do it and they still come out great 👌

[@Puzzledrev]

I skip that, too.

[@stillmaninmotion6081]

I've made this recipe 3 times. I love it i love it i love it! Thank you for sharing this. you really can't tell it's meatless!

[@biffycoach8190]

Do the mushroom flavor overpower the other flavor?

[@stillmaninmotion6081]

+Biffy Coach no you can't even tell they're mushrooms. after they're cooked they're JUST LIKE meatballs. It's amazing lol

[@MrSharkbay]

+Rachel Stillman Do the mushrooms have a kindof rubber texture in these meatballs?

[@stillmaninmotion6081]

Mr Awesomepants Sharkbay I'm not sure. if meatballs have a rubbery texture than I guess so. lol but nothing I noticed. they were just like regular meatballs

[@vikramprakash]

this recipe was an absolute hit. I made it for my birthday dinner. kept a few meatballs in a homemade red sauce and a few in a cheese sauce. served them with a side of sautéed garlic spinach. absolutely delicious.

[@Sheuto]

If you want to replace the egg in the recipe, try adding ground flaxseed. It is often used as egg replacement in baking. It serves as sort of glue to hold things together, it doesn't cook like an egg does though.

[@thought_bug]

"...or do we want our balls smooth?" cracked me up

[@ImUhRandii]

huehuehue

[@houdenlukasz]

mine also smooth

[@TheNARF86]

Lotty Loveridge hahaha when i get to this part of the vídeo , i know somebody will quote that xD

[@0010rainee]

cryingggggg 😭😭😭😭😭

[@denvergovernor2857]

immediately scrolled to the comments when he said that

[@jahmaica8926]

These are delicious!! Just made them and they taste better than meaty meatballs. I fried them instead of baking and only left them in the refrigerator for about 10 mins instead of 4 hours and they were still easy to roll

[@VandenBergK]

I didn't even finish watching this video before heading straight to the kitchen. I just made sauce the day before so this recipe came at a perfect time for me. You are so crafty chef John

[@babadookies6495]

I can't believe I bought a bag of veggie meatballs for 5$ cad when I can make it so easy! Thank you so much..

[@KatieT81]

This looks amazing! I recently found out I have high cholesterol so the Dr wants me to eat more vegetarian and even vegan meals. Its kinda a fun adventure as I love healthy veggies anyways. Will for sure be trying this!

[@donnajacksunn489]

Thank you Chef John, I made this recipe and it turned out very tasty and good. I used organic eggs and all other ingredients. I appreciate your recipes, despite what others say. I only eat fish and veggies, no meat at all. I give this recipe a thumbs up

[@joannenugent8495]

Not meaning to have a go,but fish is still meat.

[@donnajacksunn489]

Well, thank u...no red meat or yard bird for me...Ok

[@joannenugent8495]

Sorry, Donna Jacksin,I didn't mean that to sound rude or anything. Wasn't like you said you were vegetarian and people don't think of fish as meat. My mum said the same the other night and that was what I said to her.

[@donnajacksunn489]

No problem Joanne, my daughter corrected me as well. Thanks to you and mom..Bless you

[@joannenugent8495]

Thanks,Donna. Didn't want to come across as snarky as I know some people can say stuff online that can seem that way.Glad you enjoyed the recipe.Need to make this for my family and not tell them it is meat free either..Bless you,too.

[@rosalindstancil2342]

I made these today. I used a larger scoop and I got 9 meatballs. I ate two with my meal. Paired them with spaghetti and sauce aka spaghetti and meatballs. OMG! Tasted just like Italian meatballs that you would get in a restaurant. Sprinkled on Parmesan cheese and it was on!! What a great recipe. Thank you so very much!

3rd time making it, i also made it in a Swedish meatball gravy, oh its soooo good!

[@HobbitHanny]

This recipe is seriously amazing!!!!!! It's even better than the real meatball......

[@josueisaac5727]

Bilbo Baggins na

[@charlie_mario6292]

My mom passionately hates mushrooms

[@jennhoff03]

@@charlie_mario6292 Mine, too. :( She won't eat my amazing risotto or chicken spaghetti because there's a can of cream of mushroom, or my funeral potatoes... It's a real bummer. She's going to hate this, but I won't tell her why or what's in it. I don't want to reinforce her behavior of not trying something when she hears it has one of the many ingredients she doesn't like.

[@Iranda_]

Chef John, I made the meatless meatballs and even though I forgot to add the parmigiano, they came out extremely tasty, and my vegetarian daughter couldn't believe the meatballs are actually meatless. Thank you for the recipe!

[@marigoldruff]

Watched this when it first came out and now it's a staple in my vegetarian meal repertoire. I do it exactly how he says and they're to die for. 🤤

[@martinraboy5971]

Hi Chef John, I watched this recipe many times but only got around to making it this evening. While I didn't allow the mix to sit for minimum 4 hours as advised, it came out wonderful. I appreciate you channel and instruction very much. Thank you.

[@cyndalogando8514]

vegan is no animal products, vegaterian is no meat. he never said it was for vegans therefore the cheese and eggs are fine. get a life and stop complaining. here is someone to help people out that dont eat meat and people have to ruien it. smh

[@psammiad]

Technically parmesan isn't vegetarian at all since it contains traces of sheep stomach (yuck). Though personally I'm vegetarian (not vegan) and try not to worry about that too much.

[@ElizabethzW.]

Agreed

[@Sheuto]

@@psammiad If you are vegetarian for ideological reasons trace amounts shouldn't be a problem. It's not like people not buying cheese would stop the animals from being killed, as they are primarily killed for meat and the stomach thing is a byproduct.

[@MarySanchez-qk3hp]

Cyndal: I know you're trying, but you're probably not vegetarian or vegan yourself, or you need to educate yourself more, based on your comment. Vegetarians won't eat animals of any sort, meaning meat, fish or their industrial byproducts, or any other kind of creature. That means you also can't eat cane sugar that's bleached with bone ash, anything with gelatin because white bleached cane sugar uses bone ash from the hooves, bones and skins of dead animals, cheeses that use animal rennet (some cheese use a rennet cultured from microorganisms, instead), etc. Manufacturers can be sneaky: many "vegan" cheeses contain casein, which is dairy and cannot be eaten by vegans. McDonald's got caught years ago using beef tallow to fry their potatoes. Some industrial food manufacturers use animal products in their foods but call it different names. Body products can use animal products sometimes, so question the back label. I once had a customer rep from Knox Gelatin tell me she didn't think I should consider their gelatin to be an animal product because it was so far removed from dead animals... obviously fhey needed to do more training with someone that ignorant. She wasn't deliberately lying, she was just stupid and ignorant. I've even seen Huff Post do articles on all the vegan candies you can still eat, and many of the sweets used bone ash-bleached white cane sugar so, no, they aren't vegan or vegetarian. You have to be careful, some American manufacturers try to get away with murder while others are conscientious.

[@theothergirls4817]

psammiad Technically some Parmesan cheeses don’t use animal rennet.

[@realetreasures6443]

Chef John, I want to thank you for this recipe! I made one change, Italian seasoning instead of just oregano, and doubled the recipe for game night snacks for my largely vegetarian group of family and friends. This dish is delicious and so much better than the meatless meatballs that come in a package! I was so glad to find it. I'm not vegetarian, nor is my husband, but we all ate them like crazy and even our friend who 'hates' mushrooms, gobbled them up! All your recipes are great but this one is particularly good and now all the kids have a copy of your recipe. I linked 'em. Thank you, thank you!

[@naelyneurkopfen9741]

I grew up farming. Chickens lay eggs daily...fertilized or not. Milking doesn't harm the cow. If the milk is not released, the utter sack will burst. Granted, huge corporate farming is cruel. But animals raised free-range are not suffering in the least. I suppose you could leave the unfertilized eggs to rot in the nest. After calves are weaned, you can let the cow dry up, but milking doesn't physically hurt. I do wish folks actually knew what they were talking about but being a parrot is fashionable these days...

[@chel.madeleine]

trailer trash infidel It's not that doing those things is harming the animal, but rather that the environment that the animals are kept in for those purposes is cruel. Many of these farms keep their animals in tight quarters just as slaughter farms would. They treat their animals poorly and if an animal is born and isn't producing good products (or is male and cannot produce some of these products) where do you think they go? And where do you think they go once they have spent most of their life being kept in a tiny building filled to the brim with other animals? They either get killed and discarder, or are sent to slaughter farms. And also, a cow has to have had a calf in order to produce milk so they end up spending their entire lives being impregnated and then having their calf ripped away from them (unless they keep that calf to use the same way when it grows up) and then are impregnated again. If someone wants to buy a couple chickens so that they can give it a good life, and use it's unfertilized eggs then fine. There is nothing wrong with using animal products as long as you know for a fact that they are being well treated and aren't being used in a billion dollar corporation that only cares about making money. Free-range, as you stated CAN be humane as long as it's actually true. But companies will use terms that appear to seem as though the animal was from a humane farm while being complete BS. You have to be careful with labels and make sure it's accurate and not a way to make money.

[@naelyneurkopfen9741]

cmdesaulniers as I stated, the industrial farms are not taking care of animals as they should. However, if you are able to purchase from family-owned smaller farms, you will find the animals are housed in clean facilities & actually have a "life". When I was a child there were around 1300 slaughtering facilities in this country, now there are but a hand full. People raised their own chickens in neighborhoods all over. We have somehow been led astray. People can take those things back with their dollars & by petitioning city councils etc. If you want things to change, change them. I have personally been taken to court for possessing 8 chickens, in the town I was born & raised in, where we had chickens etc., my whole childhood. I know what I'm speaking about & I'm at the forefront in trying to go back to what true normalcy is. This new normal is ill. Unfortunately, there are too many parrots who have no real clue as to what the soap-box they stand on is about.

[@amandalaurahelms]

trailer trash infidel why would you want to eat something that isn't even made for us? the milk is for the calves, not us- its filled with growth hormones anyway. Btw, "free range" my ass. Nowadays, most places can't be trusted, now free range just means no cage. Instead, the chickens are stored in overly crowded, claustrophobic areas.

[@naelyneurkopfen9741]

Amanda Helms Given your inability to have a discussion without vulgarity,I can see it would do no good to respond to you. However, despite involving your anatomy,I will say, if you actually knew more than said portion of your anatomy you would know returning to former ways of farming is on the rise. Be it animal husbandry or fruit & veg production. As for my choice to consume meat & dairy products. What is it anyone's business? I'm sure you'd have no issue with my consumption of drugs & alcohol. My choice to be sexually promiscuous & risking spread of disease. I could be queer as a 3 dollar bill, you'd think I rock! But because I and countless others do a perfectly normal human thing....consume meat & dairy you loathe me. It's not me who is ethically challenged,I assure you. My faith tells me my creator allows for & sets guide lines regarding these things. Also,I find it very hard...no, impossible to even begin to listen to ppl who can't control their venom, vitriol & vulgarity. Peace.

[@kenbarker6478]

trailer trash infidel Well said T.T.I. Touche' to you Ken:-)

[@SmileyGirl246]

Oh. my. gosh. Chef John, I just made these and they are absolutely delicious! Everyone in my family is a picky eater (especially when it comes to vegetarian supplements), but they all loved this dish! It's truly delicious and, to me, better than regular meatballs. Keep it up Chef!

[@etherdog]

If you are cooking the mushrooms until they get meatier and meatier, and then you land on the perfect doneness, are they meatierites? I'd still eatierite them! Thanks for the good tip!

[@kberken]

Gee, Chef John, why are so many people so rude to you on your own cooking channel? I mean, funny is one thing. Teasing is another thing. Making jokes or laughing at your own funny lines and innuendos are another thing. But being rude? Uncalled for. You've done nothing to deserve that. I enjoy learning new things. I love your sense of humor, your double entendres, and that you are a really kind person. So, that's my rant and I'm sticking to it. It's Earth Day, so let the meteors rain, or reign.

[@michelines.claveau2037]

Looking really forward to try this recipe with Portobello Mushrooms next Sunday for Easter..... :) ! Thanks chief pour those WOW recipes with or without meat, but keep exploring the vegetarian's ones. Good for our health and for our planet! Best from Montreal! :) Miche

[@nettiepatton3095]

I just tried this recipe for the first time. I did everything except I forgot to put butter in the pan when the water evaporated from the mushrooms. I could not figure out why they weren't browning so I put in a little oil. Sad to say, my mixture did not caramelize like it should have. I finished the rest of the recipe following it for the rest of the recipe. After they were done I tasted one and it still tasted like meat. They still came out better than I expected them to. The next time I make them I will be very conscious of putting the butter in and I bet they will come out like real meatballs. One or two of them did fall apart, but I didn't care because they were still very good. Thank you so much, Chef John for sharing this recipe with us. I love watching all of your videos.

[@azncisg]

if you are making These for a vegetarian make sure you get vegetarian Parmesan. Most parmesan Cheeses are Made with calf stomach rennet

[@DabneyFountain]

+Michael The eggs in the recipe are not vegan either.

[@carlric]

it says vegetarian.

[@allysonmessina1785]

michael jedmovski Where do you find that! How do you know whether it has that in it or not?

[@axiomist1076]

Do you think that if you dont eat cheese theyre going to stop killing cows? Theyre gonna keep eating them so using the damn rennet isnt going to make you a raving murderer (of cows). Eat the cheese and enjoy your life before it runs out. It doesnt last too long! I promise I'll pray for the souls of ddeparted cows. Amen.

[@mi2maui]

Followed the recipe to a T, this is outstanding!!! My favorite vegetarian recipe EVER!!! Your instructions are awesome, I learned somethings new! Making a double batch for Thanksgiving dinner - we have a few Vegetarians who are going to be so happy!!!

[@Kaeshana]

I'm late to the party but this looks really good! Thank you Chef John! This absolutely made my day!

[@joannastrzeciwilk5250]

I cooked those meatballs just now (I made the 'meat' yesterday) and they are THE BEST meatless meatballs I have ever tasted! My boyfriend (he isnt veggie) absolutely loved them too! Will be making double the amount next time and freezing them. Utterly scrumptious!! Thank you chef!

[@serbian78og]

Made that yesterday One of the best things I ate in my life :)

[@taneillewis3274]

This is the absolute best recipe. These meatballs taste awesome. I am going to start making my veggie burgers the exact same way.

[@altruex]

haha, i'm really high and this commentary is the best. I want to make these! LOL You did awesome man! Keep making these lovely delicious work of arts. HAPPY NEW YEAR 2016, WHAT'S NEXT?

[@jamesbarbato2192]

I’ve made this recipe exactly like chef John a few times. It’s amazing I like it better than regular meatballs. 🤤

[@DabneyFountain]

Tried 'em...'n they're delicious. I coated them with flour and fried them in a little evoo. Amazingly beefy.

[@MsAppassionata]

What is evoo?

[@janeyrevanescence12]

extra virgin olive oil

[@DabneyFountain]

IT's a commonly used abbreviation for extra virgin olive oil.

[@MsAppassionata]

Dabney Fountain Ooh ok Thanks

[@MsAppassionata]

janeyrevanescence12 Thanks

[@lLostTheGame]

~ I finished making these today (prepped them yesterday so they could sit in the fridge over night- per the chefs suggestion) and they really do taste amazing! Full of flavor, and the texture was extremely close to meatballs! Letting them simmer in the sauce made them taste even better! Thank you for this delicious alternative recipe Chef John ~

[@nonihart7849]

We had a veggie "meatball" sandwich at a local vegetarian restaurant - it was yummy and I was hoping to find a recipe to make some for my grandkids and me - these look AMAZING!!! They love all the ingredients in yours!! Wondering about the flour - could you suggest a gluten free substitute - almond flour? Thanks so much, can't wait to make these. I also need to find your veggie patties - so excited!!!

[@Jopdrza]

Hi Chef John. I have tried many of your recipes and am pleased to say that I have yet to find one I don't like. Thanks for all your hard work, I hope you never run out of ideas. On a side note, I happen to be a vegetarian and don't understand all the comments from people about "don't try to fool mother nature" or "creepy gelatinous mouth feel". We all enjoy different foods, so if you find one you don't I believe Chef has about 800 other options for you to try. So to quote a wise man "Enjoy".

[@domanirobledo6447]

honestly most the time when i look up meatless or dairy free recipes, it's because im too lazy to go to the store to buy one thing

[@housekitty711]

Husband and I are new vegetarians, and I tried these last night. OMG!! They are amazing!!! I cannot wait to try them on a meatball sub, one of husbands old favourites. Thank you so much for this recipe!

[@225kristent]

You may not see this question, but I wondered if cooked rice could be used instead of breadcrumbs?

[@c.french450]

Kristen225 actually, if you used sticky rice you could probably do away with the eggs as well. Good idea!

[@blairsvillager]

These were amazing made exactly according to recipe! Second time around I added a few cracked fennel seeds. Can't go wrong either way. Wonderful recipe!

[@IlIlIlIlIlIlIlIl-v9h]

the sexual tension in this video is very high

[@DabneyFountain]

Hilarious comment!

[@anybrzla3149]

Jajajaja

[@showmethescience2514]

😂

[@donjosephus]

I was picking up on something but just wasn't sure

[@nani003]

So many self-absorbed, ignorant people. These are VEGETARIAN meatballs. Not VEGAN! So quit hating on Chef John for providing us with this recipe and trying to push your point of view on others. Thank you for the lovely vegetarian meatballs recipe Chef John. As always, I'm impressed by your tutorials. ^_^

[@ThePananase]

"..a lil more fresh parsley if you are taking pictures.." My man! 😂

[@911callyamom5]

I LOVE your voice. It’s so soothing and makes me want to listen to all your recipes! Thanks man for the recipe I’m excited to try it

[@jonathanlandis7717]

made this loved it wife dose not like mushrooms but she liked these

[@talenles9140]

Simp

[@hehe8138]

Dhananjaya Behera no u

[@490o]

@@talenles9140 And again once the internet learns a new word, it's being completely overused, used in the wrong context and finally loses all its meaning. Well done.

[@presleymarinna6466]

I plan on making this with an egg substitute and no parm. I'm vegetarian. Thanks for this!

[@RobertKohut]

Well I made them and ate them with a red pasta sauce and spaghetti. Man are they good!! The wife loved them too!! With a forkful of sauce, noodles and "ball" one would be hard pressed to notice they were not "meat balls". Only when you would eat a piece all by itself would you notice something is not "meaty". Great recipe that I'm sure will be one of my favorites for a long time to come!! Thanks for sharing!!

[@stewiebgoode]

If you don't want to use eggs, you can substitute with a chia seed and water mixture.

[@behringerm]

You can also use the drained fluid from a can of chickpeas (aqua fava)

[@dsantamaria713]

My granddaughter has been a Vegetarian since she was 8, and is now 13..I am a very good and inventive cook, but need every bit of Veggy recipes in my Arsenal! This is going to be great with my Vegan Ricotta which she loves on her pasta! : )

[@jbadal1]

I made this receipe and fooled my son who is a sous chef. He saw them and dived into them. I waited until he was into his second/third one and asked him how did he like the meatless meatballs ? He was surprised.

[@lianaliana7790]

jbadal1 Memasakayambahasaindonesia

[@lianaliana7790]

Memasakayamgorengbahas:-[ Indonesia

[@Sbjhhv.w]

Wow I must say I doubted the recipe at first; I added a little jerk to the meatballs recipe and made my own sauce and it was super delicious-- I used one egg, vs two eggs and I must say to you-THANKS A MILLION; Another added recipe to my vegetarian dishes.

[@arianaavery85]

i just went to the comments to know if anyone has even tried this recipe... but it looks like everyone is too occupied in arguing over BS..

[@axiomist1076]

Right? The rennet BS again. Hell, not eating cheese isnt going to stop the mass slaughter of cows. So they might as well use the damn rennet or it's just going to get thrown away. What a waste. Say a prayer for the cows. LOL.

[@serenityrahn5656]

are you kidding? you should see some of the Food Wishes comments sections where all they argue about is Chef John's voice, intonation, inflections ... let 'em go watch Jenny Can Cook if they want to be that way

[@timitzer]

Wow, these are fantastic.!I made three batches. One was used in spaghetti and meatballs, another batch was used for Swedish meatballs and I froze the third batch. I know I will use this recipe for many years to come. Thank you..............

[@epischewurststullederverda1483]

The mushrooms getting meteor and meteor and meteor? Holy shit on a stick, better cook that in a friend's kitchen and prepare to run for it. ;D

[@msperry1719]

Best vegetarian meatballs ever! I have made this recipe several times. My boys who are picky eaters love this!

[@alimakingmyway3006]

I loved your recipes before i became vegan and i still love them but i tweak them a little obviously. :p would love some more veggie/vegan recipes :)

[@zamora77786]

I made these and they really are great! I also hate mushrooms but love these. Even my 7 year old loves these and doesn't believe that they are mushroom. Hell yeah! Thanks for the recipe John.

[@Yasumi_Hoshikawa]

This recipe is so good it comes up third on a "vegan meatballs" search...oh well.

[@corkscrewfork]

Made some of these today... very delicious! I admit, I used cooked rice instead of bread crumbs and added worchestershire sauce, and they tasted like I was eating Italian sausage instead of mushrooms. Definitely doing this again... but next time, I'm buying a splatter screen, as my mushrooms kept exploding out of the pan. Thank you Chef John for this amazing recipe!

[@hchrs]

"Mushrooms are the closest you'll ever get to eating dirt." LMFAO

[@pilsung26]

& loving it” 😂

[@zapusama67]

Chef John, I absolutley love your recipes! I'm not a Vegan, but I have many friends who are, and I will use this recipe for a Football Sunday... Vegetarian style. Thanks or ALL of your recipes! I've used quite a few.

[@micaelabrown24]

Can I freeze these?

[@vinnieking8752]

I just made these tonight and loved them! I didn’t have time to let them sit/marinate and pretty much baked them immediately. They still turned out good flavor-wise although I’m sure they might be a little better having marinated. Will definitely be making again soon!

[@pascaledevalet]

Any idea how to make these Vegan?

[@DoriGardener]

Not sure. Maybe use 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed mixed with 3 tablespoon water to make a substitute binder to replace eggs. There has got to be some sort of vegan interpretation for parmesan cheese at the grocery store, I would think. Same for the butter or use more oil.

[@licia1427]

Have you tried that out ?

[@DoriGardener]

Not on this recipe. The flaxseed substitution works fine. I have not progressed to using vegan cheeses yet. Still a lacto vegetarian.

[@licia1427]

alright. thanks ! Have a lovely day ahead !

[@arenaskiez]

You can use the Go Veggie brand of Parmesan. It tastes like Kraft Parmesan cheese.

[@kelatzer]

I made these and they are SUPER! I did however bump down a bit on the Italian seasonings and used a Mexican blend of cheeses and for my sauce I made a stroganoff gravy. YUM!!

[@trnigyul]

Oregano is a very meaty herb lmao...I died!

[@kelseylizabeth657]

I tried this recipe last night. I used a food processor to mince the mushrooms. I didn't store them overnight. They were still very tasty! My guess is that chopping them very finely helped with the consistency.

[@benpowell5014]

As usual the food looks great, unfortunately parmesan cheese is not vegetarian, as it contains animal rennet, thought you should know.

[@benpowell5014]

Ha I'm an idiot, sorry I should know what I'm talking about before I insult others!

[@Sochilinda]

Benjamin Powell in Austria, some cheese products are labeled vegetarian because they don't have animal rennet, your comments where correct :) You could use nutritional yeast :) or your own vegan parmesan (nuts, nutritional yeast, salt, pepper, garlic ;) ) Hope it helps :)

[@peppermint1349]

+Benjamin Powell Well there are many different types of vegetarians like some who eat also fish and eat dairy but then there are the very strict ones so I would say that you can consider it as vegetarian food. Strict vegans can use something else.

[@benpowell5014]

+Thomas K. do vegetarians eat beef? That is where rennet comes from, it's not about being strict it's just knowing what your eating and bothering to stick to your principles.

[@peppermint1349]

Benjamin Powell I know what vegans eat I have a friend who is a vegan. But some do not want anything that comes from an animal and some may actually eat those things but are also considered vegans.. I just meant to say that. heh... I mean if someone wants to eat super carefully like knowing everything it is totally okay. I also try to avoid dairy things myself... but I love cheese. I am not a vegan though but I think the people who are are super cool. I eat more veggies than meat. I also check what I put inside my mouth. I am careful with many things but yes you are correct and that is not what I meant to say. I did not try to offend anyone by calling some vegans ''strict'' I just thought it as a shorter word for what you just said. Also this man used an egg which is not really vegetarian if you really want nothing from animals. :) Sorry about my English. I am super tired and I am not a native.. I hope I did not make you misunderstand anything :) but shortly said: You are correct and I am sorry for using that word I didn't mean anything mean by it. too long message... u///u

[@wonderallen1813]

i did this to make or increase some of the flank steak i had for the supper bowl meal i had. My husband and his friends never knew they were eating a 60 percent mushroom and 40 percent steak sandwiches. I love it... No more cholestrol problem for him. I wouldn't have tried it if I had not saw your meatball. Oh, and we had those too.. He didn't know... Thanks

[@ummayed2009]

just wondering why vegetarians eat eggs?? I want to go meat free for a while for health reasons but want to understand why eggs are ok to eat

[@Cheerleader1Waverley]

You should become vegan, your right eggs are gross they come from chicken ass.

[@ummayed2009]

waverley carr you didn't answer my question but I haven't been eating meat or dairy and I feel amazing

[@Cheerleader1Waverley]

That's good and I guess because they aren't meat, but they still come from an animal so.

[@gurvindersingh-pk2iq]

same here. I don't understand why they see eggs as veg?

[@ummayed2009]

gurvinder singh I guess because the chickens are not being tortured they come out naturally so it's ok to eat?

[@felriv3949]

just made this recipe, DELICIOUS! I did the taste test, mixture held well together not too moist not too dry, put rest in fridge for tomorrow. Best.tasting Vegie Recipe easy to follow, Thank you

[@Portnj]

I love your videos chef John, but parmesan is made using calf rennet and it is not actually vegetarian, i'd like if you will tell me in what i can replace it. thanks

[@Rhyooski]

try feta it's nice and salty like parmesan!

[@Portnj]

Thanks!

[@HarleySeville]

I don't usually comment...ever. But I have to on this recipe. I've made it about 7 times now and have wowed meat eaters and non meat eaters alike. Amazing recipe. Our favorite is to throw them in a mixture of grape jelly and chilly sauce. Yum!

[@Rhyooski]

well parmesan is made from calf rennet which comes from their stomach so don't cook this for vegetarians. if you do replace it with crumbled up feta.

[@StevenSchaber]

sporce

[@rachealhampton7256]

The hate in the comments dang

[@ecomi88]

These are soooooo amazing! I get so many compliments whenever I make it! Thanks Chef John!!!

[@Anarcath]

I'm a vegan so I think you've created something very healthy here, sens eggs, butter, cheese and oil. but they can be replaced. Don't mean to criticize.

[@Dominikmj]

In the light of this fierce discussion about vegetarians, vegans and eggs [and parmesan cheese, just saying]... I just like this recipe! I love meat! But I also know, that I am eating far too much of it... and I am not different of around 95% of all people in industry nations! Why not eating something delicious, where you aren't missing the meat component? I believe, videos like that are much more helpful than fundamental vegans! Cause veganism is only for a very small demographic, and basically most people perceive, that vegan [and often vegetarian food] has a taste between pet-food and dirt [or to say it in a less extreme - it is just not tasty]. I had some "vegan bangers", and while I totally liked the packaging, the bangers inside didn't tasted much different than the cardboard! Nobody will eat less meat, if this is the option! So... Chef John - I would love to see many more recipes, which are healthier, with less meat and in which you don't miss the animal protein! This would make the world a better place - little by little!

[@kenbarker6478]

Dominik MJ Agreed man.....to me this was about eating the tasty foods I love, yet consuming less meat without sacrificing much if any of the meat satisfaction I have grown up loving. Ken :-)

[@Sochilinda]

Dominik MJ Is not fair for us vegans and vegetarians to not have options, specially from someone as talented and great like chef john, if you don't care for these recipes, don't watch or try them. Life is not only about carnivores, thanks.

[@Dominikmj]

Sochilinda Sorry - but are you so vegan-diluted, that you missed the point, that I congratulated Chef ***** for this recipe??? And I even said, that I would like to see more of these recipes! [ok - I said, with "less meat" - but I meant to say, that I rather see dishes, with less meat content]. You can pick a fight in some other comments I did in other videos. But here I am rather on your side [and I feel rather awkward, because you didn't got it]. This might proof, that a little animal protein, could help your brain function to work properly... just saying [and pulling your leg]!

[@pegsbarton6353]

Sochilinda You have options, you chose the path you took. Why come on a chef's site and bitch that he made food you don't want to eat? Go to a vegan/vegetarian site and hoover up all the lovely stuff they are cooking specially for you and others that made their choices. I am a Homo sapien, therefore I am genetically an omnivore, at the top of the food chain so I get to choose what I eat, all animals are not equal otherwise they would not get eaten by others, (and me) would they? Farming cruelty is bad and it is being improved but as long as we keep having kids and living longer we need food, fast. When a cow sits down and gives me the arguments for vegetarianism from its own mouth, trust me, I WILL listen!

[@Dominikmj]

Pegs Barton Well said. You have got to check out the PETA critical sites... PETA seems like a villain out of the Bond movie - they are saying, that they are against exploitation of animals (...) - but they are killing dogs and cats - because they think, that no animal should live in capture. They are also funding animal right terrorism (really!).

[@dangp7]

The comments on this video just go to show exactly why the majority of the population will NEVER be vegetarian or vegan. All of Chef John's other videos are full of comments saying "thanks" or asking for ways to substitute different things. The moment he tries to appeal to someone who doesn't eat meat, you lot kick up a big fuss about cheese, butter and eggs!! There is no pleasing the Vegan community, so I (and many others) have long since given up trying and continue to enjoy slaughtered animals daily knowing that the people who are upset are self-righteous douches, makes me kinda happy :)

[@dangp7]

^^Case in point!! Do you even hear yourself? The self-righteousness is all over that comment. It's pathetic. If you want to do something about it, then get off social media and actually do something about this "injustice" if it's so important to you. Just know that no one really gives a fuck. You know the definition of insanity. Doing the same thing over and over again expecting things to change. You aren't changing the world, you're just being a whiny bitch. That's why I'll never join your kind...

[@JonaRosalinaRose]

I am sure that any societal ill was taken down by people just not giving a fuck. you can see it all through out history kek. Any time something changes its because no one said anything. Not. Being politically active and pushing for a slow adaptation to a vegan diet can i not express it online as well? A meat based diet is unsustainable globally but you would not know that living in your comfortable decadent western country. The idea of "having the cake and eating" it too has never worked out and as it stands we put to much resources in growing food for the slaves we eat when the cheaper and better way is to grow food for the people. Also that is not the definition it's a meme credited to Albert Einstein yet not actually his own words. If anything is self-righteous and pitifully ignorant to assume that economically we can sustain our over priced consumer based lifestyle when the ecology of the world is collapsing around us. But i am sure that the people shouting for equality, clean energy, end to slavery and all other ills of that nature have always been confronted by blind deniers such as yourself telling them that "everything is fine, you shouldn't even try".

[@dangp7]

I love that you think that, because your message is being largely ignored by the masses, that it makes you just like the people opposing slavery and oppression back in the day. Never mind comparing black slaves to animals being incredibly insulting, but those who used to fight for human rights faced actual danger from conservatives. Violence, threats, ostracisation, the like. You are not like these people, you aren't fighting against oppression despite the threat of violence, you are upset that people are eating the same food they've eaten for millennia. It's the height of self-righteousness and, once again, it's a piss in the wind. There are 7 billion people on this Earth, and most of them don't give a flying fuck you are upset about people eating cheese.

[@JonaRosalinaRose]

dangp7 >" largely ignored" A large portion of humanity is vegetarian and the vegan movement is steadily growing. >Implying all slaves were black >"we have done this for milenia so its all ok fam" Yup! Arguing that a morally degenerate thing is fine because we have done it for "such a long time". I mean we have had slaves for millennia. guess thats all good then. >"pointing out said moral degeneracy is self-righteous" Yup. Guess pointing out the gross act of female genital mutilation is self righteous since we have done that as a species for millennia. You asked me if i heard my self. Question is; Do you?

[@dangp7]

Again, you seem intent on trying to compare eating meat with FGM and slavery. THEY AREN'T THE SAME THING, THEY NEVER WILL BE THE SAME THING. It's nice you think the Vegan movement is growing, more meat for us!

[@laritest]

I just made this and this recipe is absolutly incredible. You are a genius. Greetings from Germany.

[@cheskydivision]

looks like it would taste good but pointless with egg and cheese.

[@roisinoconnor4080]

It's a vegetarian recipe not a vegan recipe

[@bmortloff]

Roisin OConnor Parmesan isn't vegetarian though.

[@SerenaHSerena77Elvis2]

***** Or butter ;)

[@Do0odiie]

bmortloff Parmesan is vegetarian!!

[@bmortloff]

Dulmal Mj Generally Parmesan is not vegetarian.

[@peterpiper487]

OMG!! These are delicious... especially if you mix ground beef with them. I did that and they were out of this world!! And if you add chopped pecans, you'll be in heaven. I first made it with just the addition of meat. Then, the second time I make it I not only added meat, but chopped pecans. What a delight! Oh... I left out the oatmeal and the breadcrumbs. I can't have that many carbs. Also, a small amount of cumin gives it a very meaty taste.

[@sophieneale7727]

Unfortunately parmesan is not vegetarian :/

[@sflores0925]

I thought being vegetarian was that you don't eat meat. Are you possibly talking about vegan? Because vegans don't consume any type of food from any animal.

[@sophieneale7727]

No, parmesan contains rennet that comes from calf stomach. :/

[@cleverchickas]

savannah flores not all park has rennet. Kraft parm does not. and rennet is any mammal stomach not specifically calf.

[@sflores0925]

ooh i didnt know that sorry

[@cleverchickas]

no no, no need to be sorry. you were just asking questions :)

[@TylerMoon83]

Just made this for my 2nd time tonight. Comes out super delicious. It honestly has the texture of meatballs with a taste of mushrooms. First time we did it as meatballs with pasta sauce and it was great! This time around we're actually gonna make them into patties and put them in the crock pot and make them into a "salsverry steak" type dish. Should be interesting, lol. Word of advice to those of you trying it for the first time, get some extra mushrooms. They reduce down more than you might think.

[@stevieb5487]

It always makes me laugh. All veggies give the rhetoric "oh I love being a vegetarian" rubbish but they will do their very best to try to imitate meat. It only a part of life friends, animals are there to be eaten. You don't cry when a plant sucks water up through its roots for sustenance so what's the problem with me tucking in to a portion of foie gras? That is only a source of energy too.

[@Kevlarvesten]

All veggies? Come on... Way to be fucking generalising...

[@stevieb5487]

Ha ha ha ha !!!!!!!

[@stevieb5487]

Kevlarvesten Watch you language :)

[@Danskerenduuu]

You can easily love not eating meat and still enjoy the taste of it, just like you can easily love not being on a horse but enjoy the horse's personality.

[@miaruchan8380]

Your comment is wrong in so many levels. *water is not an animal that feels pain. *There are SO many energy sources that are not from animals. *Maybe theres people who liked meat but go vegetarian/vegan for ethical reasons, so theres nothing dumb about them trying to recreate a dish without the meat. *who the fuck said animals are there to be eaten?! Humans arent the center of the universe. *if you're so annoyed by vegetarian recipes why are you watching this.

[@keeff8195]

this morning I made the mixture.It is now going to rest in the fridge for 8 hours and I will be making them for supper.can`t wait.

[@GlitterSpitters101]

I'm not vegan or vegetarian but I always like to try out meatless recipes just bc I know its not good to eat a lot of meat. I just made these and they're incredible. They really taste just like normal meatballs! And theyre pretty cheap to make too, I had all the ingredients already on hand. Im so impressed. I'm never making normal meatballs again lol. Also pro tip: if you have old fashioned oats just give them a few pulses in a food processor to make the pieces smaller, bam you have instant oats.

[@snapcountsucks]

I'm a Steak Potato guy who turns 50 in November. I'm going to give this a go, and try to cut down on red meat. Except for Copper River Salmon, which I love and enjoy frequently, just ask my Cardiologist! Thank you for the recipe Chad John!

[@chasm4916]

Thank you for your videos, Chef John - they are greatly enjoyed by all people who enjoy food and the cooking of it. I have been watching your videos for years, and I love them - despite the fact that I am a vegetarian. :-) No, vegetables don't have bones, but yes, the "stock" is not bad at all.... Thank you again for all of this. It is appreciated.

[@ukurikiakas]

Made a double batch. I made one batch after only 3.5hrs of refrigerating, and the second one the next day - both had the same amazing results! The meatballs did not fall apart in the sauce. My husband said after his first bite, “so did you use beef for the meatballs?” These are also light on the stomach.

[@baker2niner]

First time my family have all eaten the same dish for dinner in a long time. All the meat eaters love it, as does the family vegetarian. They're delicious It worked!

[@CookingLessonsforDad]

These veggie meatballs look so delicious! You can never add too much garlic.

[@delossantos21]

just made these yesterday and omg they are so good you can't tell that it's not real meat and I love that and let me just say that I'm not a big mushroom person at all thanks for this and I hope you do more like this soon

[@youn-jeerengnez1490]

I tried this recipe and it was amazing. I served these up at a church potluck and 'neglected' to mention these were meatless. ;)

[@Dkazakis84]

Thank you, Chef John, for a great recipe. My kids are obsessed and Ive made these meatless meatballs (that don't taste meatless) every day this week. Fresh bella mushrooms are the best, and after sitting overnight before baking, they're amazing! #smoothballs!

[@martinraboy5971]

Hi Chef John. I just finished eating your meatless meatballs. They came out real good and were quite easy to make. Thank you very much for this excellent recipe.

[@Sarah33Kaufman]

I will try this 👍

[@michelines.claveau2037]

Tried them last month with Portobello Mushrooms and we all loved them! Some people thought they were really meatballs. Amazing.10/10 Chief !!!! They also make excellent hamburgers without any need to fry them (I am referring here to the hamburger recipe that inspired this one ). Merci Chef! Your instructions are simple and very easy to follow :)MicheMontreal