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100 Best Meatball Recipes

Updated March 03, 2017
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Root Vegetable Soup with Meatballs
Credit: Annabelle Breakey

Meatballs are the easiest way to add protein to almost any dish. These meatball recipes start from scratch or from frozen to help you get dinner on the table in no time. From meatball soup recipes to meatball sandwich recipes, these easy weeknight dinners are loaded with flavor. Try adding meatballs to salads or stuffing them into pitas for a quick work lunch. 

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Meatballs in Brussels Sprout Cups

Meatballs in Brussels Sprout Cups
Credit: Andrew Thomas Lee; Styling: Kaitlyn Du Ross

Meatballs in Brussels Sprout Cups Recipe

Friends will love the ingenuity of Meatballs in Brussels Sprout Cups. Little meatballs are cradled in Brussels sprout cups for a clever seasonal appetizer.

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Turkey Meatball Stroganoff

Turkey Meatball Stroganoff
Credit: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Lydia DeGaris Pursell

Turkey Meatball Stroganoff Recipe

Frozen meatballs and the slow cooker make getting a home-cooked comfort meal of Turkey Meatball Stroganoff on the table super easy.

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Lemon, Orzo, and Meatball Soup

Lemon, Orzo, and Meatball Soup
Credit: Melina Hammer; Styling: Buffy Hargett

Lemon, Orzo, and Meatball Soup Recipe

Lemon, Orzo, and Meatball Soup is our hearty twist on chicken noodle soup, featuring small grains of orzo pasta and savory chicken meatballs.

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Meatball Calzones

Meatball Calzones
Credit: Kate Sears, Food Styling: Paul Grimes

Meatball Calzones Recipe

Premade pizza dough offers a shortcut to hearty Meatball Calzones.

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Korean Meatballs

Korean Meatballs
Credit: Randy Mayor; Styling: Cindy Barr

Korean Meatballs Recipe

The hallmarks of Korean cuisine are garlicky, salty, and sweet flavors, so our essential ingredients here are garlic, lower-sodium soy sauce, and brown sugar. Serve the meatballs with store-bought kimchi and Quick Pickled Cucumbers to add characteristic heat and tang to the meal.

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Chicken Meatball and Greens Soup

Chicken Meatball and Greens Soup
Credit: Mark Thomas; Styling: Gerri Williams

Chicken Meatball and Greens Soup Recipe

Full of meatballs, pasta, and kale, a bowlful of Chicken Meatball and Greens Soup is a welcome on a wintry evening.

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Turkey Meatball Subs

Turkey Meatball Subs
Credit: Antonis Achilleos

Turkey Meatball Subs Recipe

Kids will love when homemade Turkey Meatball Subs are on the dinner menu.

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Herbed Cocktail Meatballs with Chunky Tomato Sauce

Herbed Cocktail Meatballs with Chunky Tomato Sauce
Credit: Antonis Achilleos; Styling: Gerri Williams

Herbed Cocktail Meatballs with Chunky Tomato Sauce Recipe

Crackers add a buttery bite to Herbed Cocktail Meatballs with Chunky Tomato Sauce. Serve meatballs as an appetizer or with your favorite pasta noodles.

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Country-Style Spaghetti

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Country-Style Spaghetti Recipe

Make traditional spaghetti and meatballs in a flash by taking a shortcut with frozen meatballs and an easy sauce of canned tomatoes, tomato paste and dried herbs.

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Tangy Cranberry Meatballs

Tangy Cranberry Meatballs
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Tangy Cranberry Meatballs Recipe

A fun alternative to traditional meatballs, this Tangy Cranberry Meatball recipe is a great option for parties or as an appetizer.

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Tsukune (Japanese Chicken Meatballs)

Tsukune (Japanese Chicken Meatballs)
Credit: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Missie Neville Crawford

Tsukune (Japanese Chicken Meatballs) Recipe

These meatballs make a terrific party snack. Look for flat skewers at Asian markets, or use two skewers for each group of meatballs so they'll turn easier.

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Mini Turkey Meatballs with Wagon Wheel Pasta

Mini Turkey Meatballs with Wagon Wheel Pasta
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Mini Turkey Meatballs with Wagon Wheel Pasta Recipe

Put a twist on classic spaghetti and meatballs with this to-die-for dish. Turkey meatballs and fun wagon wheel pasta sprinkled with fresh Parmesan cheese is the perfect combination for any pasta lover.

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Meatballs with Tomato Ragu and Creamy Polenta

Meatballs with Tomato Ragu and Creamy Polenta
Credit: Hector Sanchez; Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller

Meatballs with Tomato Ragu and Creamy Polenta Recipe

Baking the meatballs sets their shape so they'll stay whole when simmered in the tomato sauce.

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Sweet-and-Sour Meatballs

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Sweet-and-Sour Meatballs Recipe

These too-easy Sweet-and-Sour Meatballs are the perfect appetizer for your next party. Meatballs may be thoroughly cooked without sauce and frozen. Thaw and reheat with sauce.

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Vietnamese Herb Salad

Vietnamese Herb Salad
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Vietnamese Herb Salad Recipe

Serve this herb- and veggie-filled Vietnamese-style salad with Turkey Meatballs. 

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Cranberry Meatlballs

Cranberry Meatlballs
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Cranberry Meatlballs Recipe

Cranberries are a holiday twist on the grape jelly version of these cocktail meatballs!

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Union Hotel Grand Meatballs

Union Hotel Grand Meatballs
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Union Hotel Grand Meatballs Recipe

Notes: These savory meatballs complement either of our spaghetti sauces.

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Greek Pasta with Meatballs

Greek Pasta with Meatballs
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Greek Pasta with Meatballs Recipe

This take-off on spaghetti and meatballs uses rice-shaped pasta, ground lamb, and feta cheese. Some kids may prefer a milder cheese such as shredded mozzarella. Break apart the meatballs before serving to younger children to make the meatballs easier to eat.

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Italian Meatball Sliders

Italian Meatball Sliders
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Italian Meatball Sliders Recipe

Skip the pasta and try Italian meatball sliders instead. Best of all, you can make the meatballs ahead and freeze them for a quick meal on busy nights.

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Garden Tomato Sauce over Pasta

Garden Tomato Sauce over Pasta
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Garden Tomato Sauce over Pasta Recipe

We love this sauce as a meatless meal over hearty pasta. Or try it in lasagna or a meatball sub.

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Spaghetti with Meatballs

Italian Meatballs with Spaghetti
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Spaghetti with Meatballs Recipe

Homemade meatballs add rich flavor to a simple pasta night. Serve meatballs and spaghetti with a crisp green salad.

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Lamb Meatballs

Lamb Meatballs
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Lamb Meatballs Recipe

Lemon zest adds a nice bright lift to the spicy sauce and complements the Greek inspired flavors of these meatballs.

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Cranberry BBQ Meatballs

Cranberry BBQ Meatballs
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Cranberry BBQ Meatballs Recipe

Cranberry jelly is the secret to these sweet and savory BBQ meatballs. 

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Big Spicy Meatballs

Big Spicy Meatballs
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Big Spicy Meatballs Recipe

This freezer-friendly meatball recipe makes Italian night a breeze. You can make the meatballs just before using, or make them in a large batch and freeze them for later. These delicately-spiced meatballs get their bold flavor from Italian seasoning, fresh herbs, and Parmesan cheese.

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Korean Spaghetti and Meatballs

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Korean Spaghetti and Meatballs Recipe

Korean kimchi invigorates a standby weeknight dinner. Bring the pasta water to a boil while you make the meatballs.

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Southwestern-Style Meatballs

Southwestern-Style Meatballs
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Southwestern-Style Meatballs Recipe

These meatballs are made with onion, minced garlic, corn tortilla, egg, ground sirloin, and chipotle chile. 

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Chicken-Meatball Yakitori

Chicken-Meatball Yakitori
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Chicken-Meatball Yakitori Recipe

Sylvan Mishima Brackett makes these meatballs, known as tsukune, with hand-chopped meat and skin from the best pastured chicken he can get.

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Meatball Sub Casserole

Meatball Sub Casserole
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Meatball Sub Casserole Recipe

It's so easy to enjoy this classic sub in casserole form! Grab a fork and sink your teeth in to this delectable Meatball Sub Casserole.

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Asian Meatballs

Asian Meatballs
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Asian Meatballs Recipe

Asian Meatballs are a fun and flavorful way to kick off Christmas dinner. Mix in fresh snap peas for more color and crunch.

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Meatballs with Chutney Sauce

Meatballs with Chutney Sauce
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Meatballs with Chutney Sauce Recipe

Sink your teeth into these tender, juicy, and succulent meatballs. Place them atop soft, hot cooked couscous and drench with chutney sauce.

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Italian Meatball Sliders

Italian Meatball Sliders
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Italian Meatball Sliders Recipe

Little burgers deliver big flavor as Italian Meatball Sliders show. Marinara sauce replaces the ketchup and basil serves as a sub for lettuce.

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Grilled Middle Eastern Turkey Meatballs

Avocado-Mint Tzatziki
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Grilled Middle Eastern Turkey Meatballs Recipe

Grilled Middle Eastern Turkey Meatballs are a great pick-up appetizer or main dish. Serve in flatbread and top with Avocado-Mint Tzatziki.

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Shrimp and Pork Meatball Wraps with Vietnamese Dipping Sauce

Shrimp and Pork Meatball Wraps with Vietnamese Dipping Sauce
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Shrimp and Pork Meatball Wraps with Vietnamese Dipping Sauce Recipe

For extra-crispy meatballs, roll them in panko before pan-frying; you'll need a little more oil.

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Chipotle-Barbecue Meatballs

Chipotle-Barbecue Meatballs
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Chipotle-Barbecue Meatballs Recipe

Start with a package of frozen meatballs and cook with bottled barbecue sauce and cherry preserves for this easy, 5-ingredient appetizer.

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Cranberry Meatballs

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Cranberry Meatballs Recipe

Try a unique twist on a classic recipe by cooking meatballs in a decadent, cranberry, orange marmalade and soy sauce mixture.

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Turkey Meatballs with Herb Salad

Vietnamese Herb Salad
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Turkey Meatballs with Herb Salad Recipe

Lime juice and cilantro give Betsy Dasenko's turkey meatballs bright flavor. Try them with a Vietnamese herb salad.

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