17 Hearty Meatball Recipes

By Jennifer A. • Jul 15, 2024

Jam-packed with whatever ground meat you love and sauces galore — meatballs are just delicious. Perfect for an appetizer, snack, or main course, everyone loves meatballs any time of day. Full of amazing flavor and easy to make, these 17 Meatball Recipes are sure to get a few cheers from your crew.

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#1. Sticky BBQ Meatballs

Meatballs weren't made just for spaghetti, and Sticky BBQ Meatballs are all the evidence you'll ever need to believe that claim! This case for independent deliciousness starts with those juicy, savory spheres baked to ensure they're tender and oozing with flavor. The skyscraper of flavor reaches even higher as these yummy meatballs are slow-cooked in a tangy, caramel-y barbecue sauce. The verdict is in! Sticky BBQ Meatballs have been proven guilty of being satisfyingly amazing!

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#2. Party Meatballs

Is it even a party without Party Meatballs? Maybe, but the festivities certainly won't be as delicious. The sauce alone is sure to get people jumping with its spicy, savory sweetness. The meatballs themselves are beyond meaty and juicy, so your taste buds will be having a party of their own. Party Meatballs are a celebration in and of themselves!

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#3. Firecracker Meatballs

The holidays call for a snack with flair and flavor! Firecracker Meatballs have a crackling, spicy coating of sweet and savory, draped over juicy, garlic-infused chicken meatballs; you can't get much more flair than that. Cooked low and slow, Firecracker Meatballs practically make themselves, allowing you to rest and relax. These meatballs let you enjoy the warmth of the season in the most literal way!

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#4. Crock-Pot® Asian Meatballs

Cooking meatballs can be a time-intensive process that involves standing over a hot oven and frying meatballs in batches while getting splattered by hot oil. These Crock-Pot® Asian Meatballs are a little easier to make as they are prepared by first baking the meatballs, then cooking them in their sauce in a slow cooker for a couple of hours. With delicious flavors of garlic, ginger, and green onion, Crock-Pot® Asian Meatballs are a savory delight best when served with jasmine rice.

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#5. Meatball Rice Skillet

What's cookin' in the skillet tonight?! Juicy meatballs and tender rice come together to create this Meatball Rice Skillet... what a savory treat! To make sure you eat something green today, there are also puffy peas tossed in for a little hint of sweetness. And like most skillet meals, this one only requires one skillet, so that means the dishes won't take that much effort at all! Skillet dinner nights are the best nights, but the best of the best is when Meatball Rice Skillet is on the docket!

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#6. Swedish Meatball Bake

No more trips to IKEA® when you're craving some classic Swedish meatballs! Now you can make enough for everyone from the comfort of your own kitchen and without having to navigate a showroom! Swedish Meatball Bake nestles the tender, savory meatballs in between pasta perfectly shaped to scoop up the classic, thick, deeply umami gravy sauce. All you need is the right jam to accompany it and you have the full Swedish meatball experience! Swedish Meatball Bake is a way to feed everyone and bring smiles all around the table! Smaklig måltid!

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#7. Southern Meatball Soup

Southern Meatball Soup tastes like coming home! You know, after you haven't seen your momma in a while, there's nothing like kicking off your shoes, swaying on the porch swing, and catching up on all the things you missed... that's what we mean. And that's what this veggie-and-pasta filled broth tastes like, especially when you get to one of the juicy, Italian-seasoned meatballs floating in it. Momma and a bowl of Southern Meatball Soup, are all you truly ever need to make everything feel right again!

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#8. Crazy-Good Meatballs

Looking for something crazy good to add a little excitement to your dinnertime? Well, these Crazy-Good Meatballs are the Mediterranean miracle for your once flavorless main course! Once you pierce your fork into these little spheres of savory, zesty beef, bland and boring will never appear at your table again. Serve 'em with a drizzle of rich tzatziki sauce and a warm, fluffy piece of pita, and you've got yourself a crazy good feast. The search is over! Crazy-Good Meatballs are here for the long haul!

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#9. Fiesta Meatballs

Tacos are amazing... but every now and again our taste buds crave something a little different. Not too different, but just enough to keep things exciting. Enter these Fiesta Meatballs. They serve up a homemade enchilada sauce that surrounds the most tender and juiciest meatballs for a flavor-fusion unlike anything you've ever tasted before! You can serve them over rice, on their own, or even in a taco... if you're still hunkering for a tortilla. There are no wrong choices, only tasty ones, when Fiesta Meatballs are on your plate!

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#10. Meatball Parmesan Bake

Why should chicken hog all the fun? This Meatball Parmesan Bake is where the real action is, and your tastebuds are eager to get there! Tender, juicy, savory meatballs, mixed with rich tomato sauce and smothered in cheese; sharp parmesan, nutty provolone, and melty mozzarella make all the difference! Grab your favorite pasta and a plate big enough to fit the hefty portion of Meatball Parmesan Bake you're going to want!

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#11. Chinese Chicken Meatballs

A little sweet. A little sour. That's either describing your significant other's personality or the next best dish you're getting ready to make (haha)! Chinese Chicken Meatballs will quickly be added to your repertoire of delicious menu items. These sassy, juicy, meaty companions bring a calming personality of "nicey-spicey" flavors, all thanks to the yummy sauce that will quickly counsel all of your dinner woes away. Chinese Chicken Meatballs are confident in their deliciousness, assuring you of all the better dinners ahead with this meal in your weekly rotation. We are crazy mad about these balls of generosity and goodness... we are hopeful that you try them and love them too! Don't backtrack on what you already know, this trustworthy, partner-in-crime kind of a meal is worth screaming about!

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#12. Brown Sugar Meatballs

The perfect cocktail meatball has the right balance of sweet and savory. Since that's the case, then Brown Sugar Meatballs are like the Libra of cocktail meatballs! Tender, juicy turkey meatballs are packed with fragrant spices and seasonings to enhance the savory poultry flavor. Then they take a swim in a smoky, tangy, sweet sauce that coats each bite in wonder. Mmmm Brown Sugar Meatballs has everything you're looking for in your next party snack!

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#13. Rich Meatballs & Gravy

There's a wealth of flavors ready to meet your taste buds! And all you really need is a slow cooker and an evening free to enjoy it! Rich Meatballs & Gravy are tender, savory, and succulent, with each meatball coated in a deliciously creamy, beefy, onion-infused sauce. The sauce alone will bring a smile to your face! Serve Rich Meatballs & Gravy over egg noodles or rice, and be sure to bring plenty of crusty bread for dipping!

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#14. Husband's Braised Meatballs

Our dad loved to cook for our mom so very much, and his favorite day to do so was on their anniversary. In fact, every year for as long as we can remember, he'd make her what he called Husband's Braised Meatballs. He would take his time in the kitchen, perfecting the tender, savory, juicy balls of beef that he'd braise in a rich tomato sauce. Her favorite side dish was mashed potatoes, so he created the creamiest and most flavorful Gruyère and spinach version anyone has ever tasted. He always bought her favorite flowers and placed them next to the plate he beautifully dished out for her. His great love for her really shined through in this amazing meal. Now, we make his Husband's Braised Meatballs every year to celebrate their love, and we hope that you make as many sweet memories with this recipe as we have!

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#15. Kung Pao Meatballs

There's no getting around it; Kung Pao Meatballs taste like the classic stir-fry but in sphere form! The chicken meatballs are savory, juicy, and infused with aromatic soy sauce and garlic. Then the meatballs are coated in a thick, glossy, and tangy sauce with a bounty of sweet bell peppers and spicy dried chilis that only add to the meatiness of the meatball flavor. Kung Pao Meatballs taste like a special occasion and look spectacular when piled over white rice and topped with crunchy peanuts. You'll be circling back to this meal time and time again!

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#16. Plum Good Meatballs

Plum good? More like plum great or plum amazing! Plum Good Meatballs braises beefy, savory meatballs in a sauce unlike any other: the rich, deep fruit flavor of plums, the sweetness and spiciness of chili sauce, and the meatiness of beef bouillon meld into a luscious mixture that contrasts and elevates the meatball flavor into the stratosphere. Plum Good Meatballs can be piled on potatoes, escorted alongside egg noodles, or just eaten on their own with toothpicks and wide grins. You won't need to worry about leftovers with these.

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#17. Street Meatball Skewers

Chicken meatballs have a reputation for being less flavorful than their beef counterparts — not so with these Street Meatball Skewers. The chicken is flavored with ginger and green onion and the glaze is spiked with sake, a rice-based wine that adds sweetness. Street Meatball Skewers are quick to prepare and even quicker to make disappear.

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