50+ Delicious Recipes Using Meatballs: A Flavorful Collection
Dinner Ideas - April 7, 2024

These 4 ingredient crockpot meatballs are a hit every time!

Lamb meatballs are packed with seasonings for ultimate flavor, rolled into balls, and seared for a delicate crust on the outside. They’re quick and easy to make with plenty of texture and moisture and make a delicious starter or main course dish for parties and get-togethers.

Cream of mushroom meatballs are the perfect weeknight meal. Jazz them up with some minced garlic and sour cream and you have a new family favorite on your table.

Italian wedding soup is an Italian soup that has morphed into many different recipes in the US. Try this authentic Italian meatball soup recipe and enjoy a flavor loved by many.

This pasta al forno is the real-Italian deal! Tiny meatballs, and pieces of mozzarella cheese combine with a rich sauce and your choice of pasta for a delicious, oven-baked meal.

Are you detecting a trend? Yup, we’re super-big meatball fans here. Or at least the kiddos are and we’ve been reluctantly recruited to the meatball side.

The Italian Meatballs in Tomato Sauce it’s a tasty dish, that fills the heart beside the stomach: small balls based on minced meat, milk, eggs, and cheese, slowly cooked in tomato sauce, for this version embellished with crunchy Oat Flakes.

Instant Pot Spaghetti & Frozen Meatballs. Let me introduce to you, one of the best, most delicious, fast prep weeknight dinners for families.

This Gluten Free & Keto Naked Wonton Soup is so Easy to Make and Tastes Just like Traditional Wonton Soup. It’s a Great Low Carb Alternative that will satisfy Your Chinese Food Cravings.

This old family recipe makes flavorful, tender Italian meatballs (no breadcrumbs needed)! They're cooked in an authentic easy-to-make homemade Italian tomato sauce and simmered long enough for all the flavors and seasoning to come together.

There’s no doubt about it – SOUP IS GOOD FOOD. And, soup season is seriously a year-round affair for me, as I love eating it anytime. 

Our family discovered this meatball sub casserole during the height of summer. Our boys were hosting a cousin from Detroit at our remote lake cottage where they frolicked in the lake during the day and toasted marshmallows around the bonfire every night.

BBQ Meatball Crescent Cups – Meatballs topped with a tangy sauce and baked inside a flaky crescent crust. This quick and easy appetizer is sure to please this holiday season! #warmtraditions

These Parmesan Meatball Sandwiches are made with delicious, homemade meatballs that are stuffed with parmesan cheese and cooked up in a flavorful tomato sauce. They’re topped with a cheesy layer of mozzarella and toasted to crispy, sandwich perfection!

Meatballs in Creamy Tomato Dill Sauce – a fresh take on meatballs and spaghetti with lemon zest in the meatballs and dill and cream in the tomato sauce.

I love meatballs and my Baked Chicken Marsala Meatballs is one of my favorite ways to enjoy this classic Italian dish substituting the typical meatball mixture with ground chicken.

Porcupine Meatballs are an old-fashioned meatball recipe made with seasoned ground beef mixed with long-grain rice and then simmered in a rich and flavorful tomato sauce.

Italian meatball marinara subs aren’t just a treat for those of us with Italian blood in our veins, but everyone who loves juicy homemade meatballs, fresh and tangy homemade marinara sauce and fluffy brioche buns.

Italian wedding soup with chicken meatballs is filling, hearty and so tasty. It’s a chicken meatball soup which is made from scratch, and that means both the soup and the meatballs themselves.

This super easy Couscous Bowl with Meatballs & Tzatziki will totally satisfy your craving for a good Greek gyro!

This North African Meatball Stew is super easy to make and absolutely delicious.

Make easy Slow Cooker Swedish Meatballs for dinner tonight! This is a classic recipe with plenty of thick and creamy gravy and cinch to throw together with the help of frozen cooked meatballs.

Looking for that perfect, stay in, Friday night dinner? Look no further, spicy Sriracha and Teriyaki Meatballs are here for you! These sweet and spicy meatballs are a perfect way to spice dinner up, pun intended.

Instead of reaching for my wallet, I decided to whip up these Instant Pot Orange Glazed Asian Beef Meatballs. You know what? No regrets, whatsoever. The result was absolutely delicious!

This Chicken pesto Meatballs dish is amazingly delicious and perfect for a special dinner. The Parmesan mozzarella loaded baked chicken meatballs are good any way you serve them; in your kids’ lunch box, on top of pasta, noodles, with rice, tomato sauce or just on their own!

This meatball bake recipe is homemade meatballs, broiled to perfection and smothered in tomato sauce and melted cheese. A quick and easy dinner option that’s sure to please the whole family!

This albondigas soup is made with beef and rice meatballs which are simmered in a seasoned tomato broth along with potatoes, carrots and zucchini. A hearty soup that both kids and adults will enjoy!

A hearty tangle of marinara-tossed spaghetti topped with tender meatballs is the ultimate.

Sulu Kofte is a rich and hearty Turkish Meatball Soup / Stew consisting of juicy meatballs and vegetables cooked in a tomatoey broth.

This delicious Spicy And Creamy Swedish Meatball Pasta is a perfect weekday meal made with juicy homemade meatballs cooked in a creamy white wine sauce.

Izmir Kofte (a.k.a Soutzoukakia or Smyrna Meatballs) is a traditional dish made with lightly fried meatballs and vegetables baked in tomato sauce.

Aubergine Meatball Wraps (Islim Kebabi or Kurdan Kebabi) are one of those traditional Turkish dishes mainly known and loved by regular households in Turkey.

This spicy Homemade Kofte (Turkish Meatballs) is extremely easy to make and full of flavor.

Just 5 simple ingredients and 9 minutes are needed to make this delicious dish. Grab the parmesan cheese - and get ready to dig in!

his orecchiette with meatballs is based on a similar dish that I enjoyed during a recent trip to Salento, Puglia, in Southern Italy. Many consider this dish to be the authentic Italian version of pasta with meatballs!

When was the last time you ate a juicy meatballs recipe? I am not talking about the classic spaghetti and meatballs, but something quite different. Have you ever tried air fryer meatballs?

Make restaurant-quality ramen at home with this Tomato Ramen Noodles with Meatballs recipe. It’s easy, fun and delicious!

Enjoy Crock Pot Swedish Meatballs for your next dinner! This dish is made with frozen meatballs and a simple slow-cooked creamy, savory sauce.

This BBQ chicken meatballs recipe calls for braising meatballs in barbecue sauce. This gives you tender and juicy meatballs that are packed with flavor.

Known as pasta ‘mbruscinata or pasta chijna in the local dialect, this rich and hearty Calabrian baked pasta with meatballs is a traditional dish for Sundays, holidays and family occasions in Calabria

This colossal MeatBall Spaghetti is a minimalistic touch to a classic meatball sauce. This moist and filled with spices gigantesque meatball will bring goosebumps to any carnivores guaranteed!

This 30-minute recipe for lamb meatballs with pine nuts and raisins is certain to go on repeat in your household over other meatball recipes. It is quick to assemble for a weeknight dinner.

These chicken marsala meatballs have all the delicious flavors of chicken marsala rolled into a meatball. They work great for dinner paired with a couple of side dishes.

Harissa and garlic seasoned chicken meatballs paired with garlicky feta tzatziki, salad greens, hummus, chopped veggies and pita chips make the ultimate salad bowl!

These Crock Pot Sweet and Sour Meatballs are made with the help of your slow cooker and have a unique sweet and sour taste that everyone will love.

You will love an air fryer subway meatball sub. A lighter and a cheaper version than the typical meatball subs at subway and they taste amazing too.

The recipe has been around a long time and I believe was originally found in an old Betty Crocker Cookbook.  It’s easy to make and it’s just plain delicious!

Delicious Italian Meatballs in tomato sauce baked to perfection. Gluten-free and keto-friendly, these meatballs are an easy meal the whole family loves!

This Gochujang Meatballs appetizer was a BIG HIT at our recent neighborhood party so I decided to share! And it’s super easy to make!!

This Banh Mi Meatball Snack Dinner is a healthful platter of fresh ingredients that the whole family will love. Turkey meatballs, fresh and pickled veggies, bread, potato chips and dipping sauce – it’s a fun meal that comes together easily.

This easy million dollar meatball casserole recipe tastes like a million dollars but costs less than $15 and takes less than 30 minutes to make.

These slow cooker BBQ meatball subs cook low and slow all day in a quick and simple homemade BBQ sauce.

Inspired by the classic dish, these Salisbury Steak Meatball Subs feature homemade beef meatballs coated in rich gravy and topped with velvety cheese. Pop the whole roll under the broiler for a perfectly toasted, melty irresistible meatball sub.

Wonderfully seasoned ground Turkey Meatballs come together with fresh green beans and mushrooms, then baked for this quick and easy sheet pan dinner.

Opposites attract and contrasting flavors create a delicate balance whenever sweet and sour is involved. There is no sweetness without sourness, and vice versa.

Baked Ziti with Meatballs is loaded with marinara sauce, three cheeses, and the best homemade meatball recipe you've ever tasted.

Caldo de albondigas is an absolutely amazing Mexican meatball soup. It is one of the most delicious soups you will ever try!

These Crockpot BBQ Beer Meatballs are absolutely delicious and make the perfect easy appetizer or add rice for a quick family dinner!

Ever wonder how to make a Greek gyros recipe at home?? Yes, you can make delicious gyros at home and keep your carb count low while you do it!

Packed full of flavor, this Turkey Meatball and Olive Casserole is a hearty meal that the whole family will love. Ready in less than 1 hour!

Porcupine meatballs are a healthy, simple and scrumptious dinner idea. This easy recipe features tender meatballs filled with long grain rice and covered with velvety, rich tomato sauce mixture. It's so effortless to make and something the whole family can enjoy! You can't go wrong with this classic comfort food.

Cheesy Meatball Sliders feature seasoned ground beef wrapped around wedges of Babybel cheese. Individual sandwiches are drizzled with barbecue sauce, then topped with smoked gouda for a cheesy extravaganza!

Dinner has never been so easy and so good! This Meatball Casserole combines everyone's favorites, meatballs, pasta, cheese, and tomatoes, into a delicious casserole that goes together quickly and easily.

Caldo de Albóndigas (Mexican Meatball Soup) is a hearty and satisfying comfort food. It is a delight that tastes just right. Make some tonight!

Albondigas al Chipotle is a tasty and deeply delicious Mexican recipe. It’s made of stuffed meatballs cooked in a rich chipotle sauce. So much flavor!

Enjoy this beautiful meatball soup all throughout the year, especially in the cold season. It warms up your whole being. It is one of those really addictive dishes.

The chilli con meatballs make a delicious family meal made with a gorgeous tomato base sauce and those delicious and made from scratch meatballs that are to die for. Served with some fluffy rice is pure deliciousness!

Combine a robust herb dipping sauce with Lamb Meatball and Veggie Skewers for a customizable healthy meal hot off the grill that will delight your tastebuds.

This hearty Meatball Stew with Potatoes and Carrots is one of our all-time favorite dinner recipes. All you have to do is first make meatballs, then simmer them in a vegetable stew base with tomato paste.

These Asian meatballs are coated in the most amazing homemade sweet and sour sauce. Serve alone as an appetizer, or over rice to make a meal!

Make a big batch of Italian Wedding Soup with Chicken Meatballs to warm up on a cold winter’s day! Next time you’re craving a bowl of comforting soup, give this delicious recipe a try.

These are juicy meatballs in a Chinese takeaway style curry sauce. This curry sauce is so versatile, but I love serving it up with meatballs, it’s a real family favourite.

Delicious Instant Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs recipe is a one-pot meal that’s ready in no time. It’s a crowd-pleaser and so easy to whip up! Perfect for busy weeknight dinners.

Comforting, tender, and crazy delicious, these Sweet and Sour Meatballs with Pineapple flavored sauce are perfect served over rice, pasta or as an appetizer. They are guaranteed to become your new favorites!

Easy Asian meatballs recipe with a sweet sticky soy sauce. Serve them as an appetizer or as a meal with rice and vegetables or a salad.

This recipe for IKEA Swedish meatballs is full of flavor and super easy to make. Serve this dish with mashed potatoes and lingonberry jam for a traditional meal.

This brothy taro soup recipe includes tender chunks of taro root, arugula, and flavorful turkey meatballs. It’s a warm cozy bowl that you’ll be happy to tuck into for lunch or dinner.

A classic Asian Indian beef meatball (aka kofta) recipe for all those who love meatballs and spicy sauces! YUM

Prepared with minced pork and/or beef, and further topped with an oriental sauce, the meatballs make for a welcoming change.

These 5 ingredient Meatballs Pita Pockets, made with pantry staples, are the perfect easy back to school eat, family dinner, appetizer, or snack.

Looking for a healthier weeknight meal. Then try these Chilli Con Carne Meatballs, aka an easy one-pot recipe with, lower fat and only 371 calories per serving. These are gluten-free.

You can’t go wrong with this family favorite classic Slow Cooker Spaghetti and Meatballs, especially when it’s made in the Crockpot and becomes a hands-off, effortless dinner with perfectly seasoned Italian meatballs.

Love Buffalo wings? These Buffalo Chicken Meatballs deliver the buffalo sauce flavor you crave, but in delicious meatball form

Lighten up your spaghetti dinner with these delicious baked turkey meatballs. They are tender, juicy, and have that mouthwatering sear that every good meatball needs. Ready from start to finish in about 30 minutes, these meatballs couldn’t be easier to make and are sure to be a hit!

Italian Wedding Soup with homemade meatballs is so light and easy! Make this one-pot recipe all year long with luscious chicken stock, wilted spinach, and acini de pepe pasta in less than an hour.

These Swedish Meatballs are cooked to perfection and coated in a thick and creamy pan gravy that may just cause a traffic jam at your next party!!

This one is legit Delicious. This is the soup for your soul. Plump meatballs floating in a hearty tomato infused flavorful broth, loaded with tons of veggies. That’s sopa de albondigas for you.

This is the best high-protein Vegan Meatballs Recipe! Gluten-Free and allergy-free, these hearty meatless meatballs are packed with lentils, quinoa, and veggies!

Comfort food lovers, meet your new favorite dish — this meatball lasagna! With its layers of tender meatballs, gooey mozzarella and creamy ricotta tucked in between delicate pasta, this meatball lasagna is a guaranteed crowd pleaser.

Bacon cheeseburger meatballs are made with ground beef topped with cherry tomatoes, cheese, lettuce, and bacon. These bite-sized burgers make an awesome tailgating and backyard party appetizer!

This fresh take on the classic cheesy meatball casserole recipe is made in a skillet pan, taking this recipe from stove to oven in one cooking container.

Homemade Italian mini meatballs are surrounded by a ricotta and rich tomato sauce in this cheesy meatball sub dip. A fun twist on a classic meatball sub, this dip is easy to make and perfect for the big game!

Delicious Swedish Meatballs: Tender homemade beef meatballs are tossed in a luscious cream sauce that can be served over noodles, rice or mashed potatoes in this classic comfort food recipe!

They’re perfect for entertaining or for a weeknight meal along with your favorite veggies, potatoes, and a green salad. Use the leftovers to make meatball sandwiches for lunch the next day.

Skillet Meatball Pasta combines the best of baked ziti and spaghetti and meatballs into one easy, 30 minute meal dinner recipe.

Meatballs with chimichurri sauce are flavorful & sure to impress your friends & family! This low-carb meatball recipe with easy chimichurri sauce is so simple and so good!

A flavorful, creamy sauce and warm spices make these keto Swedish meatballs taste like authentic ones, all with no flour, quick prep, and just 2g net carbs.

A healthy ground chicken meatballs recipe with common ingredients + no flour! These low carb baked chicken meatballs in creamy sauce with rosemary and garlic make satisfying appetizers or a main dish.