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15 Easy And Delicious Meatball Recipes

By: Joanna Cismaru •Last Updated: 4/10/23 Leave a Comment

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One of my favorite things to make is meatballs. Whether on top of pasta, along some mashed potatoes, or simply as appetizers, meatballs are a staple in my kitchen. They’re something I grew up with, because not only are they incredibly easy to make but they are still one of the most affordable dishes you can make, which is why I have a lot of meatball recipes on my blog!

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Meatballs are incredibly versatile and you can completely change their flavor profile by using different herbs and spices and different ground meats and they are perfect with any side dish! You can bake them, you can fry or air fry them, you can slow cook them, you can stuff them with cheese and make them all gooey and delicious, they’re great in sandwiches, delicious with pasta, perfect in casseroles, yummy in soup, great one pizza, etc. The sky is the limit. So without any further ado, here are 15 of my all time favorite meatball recipes.

Meatballs As Appetizers

Chimichurri Meatballs

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These Chimichurri Meatballs are epic, so easy to make, yet super impressive and perfect for your holiday party! There’s nothing boring or bland about these meatballs, it’s the chimichurri sauce and feta cheese that take these meatballs to the next level of flavor. Get the recipe!

Crockpot Asian Meatballs

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You’ll love these Crockpot Asian Meatballs, especially if you’re a meatball fan! Asian style meatballs that are sweet and tangy, bursting with flavor and made in a crockpot! Perfect for game day, the holidays or just a snack! Total crowd pleaser. Get the recipe!

Taco Meatball Ring

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This Taco Meatball Ring is perfect for parties, fun to make and easy to assemble. The jumbo size meatballs are stuffed with Monterey Jack cheese and they’re incredibly delicious. Get the recipe!

Pomegranate Cocktail Meatballs

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These Pomegranate Cocktail Meatballs are your answer to the perfect party appetizer. Plump, delicious meatballs are baked then tossed with an incredible pomegranate glaze. The perfect cocktail meatballs. Get the recipe!

Meatballs In Soups

Italian Meatball Soup

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You’re going to love this Italian Meatball Soup. Easy and delicious, tender homemade beef meatballs and loaded with vegetables – it’s a quick, hearty meal to satisfy all appetites! Get the recipe!

Italian Wedding Soup

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Italian Wedding Soup – an American-Italian soup with spinach and orzo studded with delicious meatballs. So simple, quick and always a big hit! Try it today and in less than 30 minutes you’ll have a drool worthy dish, I promise! Get the recipe!

Albondigas Soup

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An incredible Albondigas Soup which is a traditional Mexican meatball soup loaded with vegetables and full of flavor. Get the recipe!

Romanian Meatball Soup

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This Romanian Meatball Soup (Ciorba de Perisoare) is my mom’s recipe for the most delicious meatball soup out there. Just saying. Get the recipe!

Meatballs As A Main Entré

Spaghetti And Meatballs

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Spaghetti and meatballs are a classic and loved by all. We’ve got hearty and delicious meatballs, made completely from scratch, in an incredible tomato sauce and served over spaghetti! Can’t go wrong with a classic comfort food! Get the recipe!

Swedish Meatballs

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These Swedish Meatballs are the mother of all meatballs in an epic creamy gravy, at least in my opinion. These savory and delicious meatballs are perfectly seasoned and spiced a hint of nutmeg and allspice. They’re great served over noodles or creamy mashed potatoes. Get the recipe!

Meatball Casserole

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An incredibly delicious, made-from-scratch Meatball Casserole with creamy mashed potatoes. This casserole is the ultimate crowd-pleaser – juicy meatballs with a homemade marinara sauce over creamy mashed potatoes with lots of cheesy goodness! Get the recipe!

Thai Red Curry Turkey Meatballs

red curry turkey meatballs over a bed of rice.

Thai Red Curry Turkey Meatballs that are effortless to make but incredibly delicious with lots of bold Thai flavors. Even the Turkey Meatballs are Thai flavored swimming in a creamy, finger licking, red curry sauce! Get the recipe!

Butter Chicken Meatballs

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These Butter Chicken Meatballs are going to blow your mind! Boasting big flavor in a creamy sauce spiced to perfection, and simple meatballs made lean with ground chicken. Served as an appetizer, party snack, or a main dish, this recipe will always be a crowdpleaser. Get the recipe!

Enchilada Meatball Bake

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This Enchilada Meatball Bake encompasses everything you know and love about enchiladas. These enchilada meatballs are made with pork and beef, baked to perfection in an enchilada sauce and smothered with cheese. Get the recipe!

Meatball Banh Mi Bowls

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Delicious, incredibly easy to make Meatball Banh Mi Bowls with a quick and easy quick pickle, a spicy mayo sauce served with cooked rice. These bowls are packed with lots of nutrition and good for you ingredients, perfect for a busy weeknight dinner or lunch with friends. Get the recipe!

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