Meatball

Our 57 Favorite Meatball Recipes

We couldn't pick just one—and you shouldn't have to, either.

By Sheela Prakash

May 15, 2017

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Herby Chicken Kofta Meatballs
This big batch of meatballs is inspired by kofta, the flavor-packed ground meat patties popular throughout the Middle East and North Africa. Stash them in your freezer so you always have the building blocks of a great meal.
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Vegetarian Buffalo “Meatballs” With Blue Cheese Dip
Forget about hot wings—these spicy "meatballs" combine white beans and mushrooms for a meatless take on your favorite party snack.
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Christopher Testani
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Chile-Cumin Lamb Meatballs with Yogurt and Cucumber
A vibrant chile sauce and creamy yogurt perfectly complement these robustly flavored meatballs.
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Chicken Meatballs with Ginger and Miso
These flavor-packed meatballs are delicious whether poached (like in our Sumo Stew with Shrimp, Meatballs, and Bok Choy), grilled, or baked.
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Chili Meatballs in Black Bean and Tomato Sauce
A rich and warming Mexican take on meatballs.
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Romulo Yanes
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Ricotta and Sage Fried Meatballs
Serve these addictive fried meatballs at your next party and you're basically guaranteed a win.
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Sheet-Pan Chicken Meatballs and Charred Broccoli
This dinner comes together on a baking sheet, and the sauce will win over any choosy eater.
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Spiced Lamb Meatballs With Walnut Romesco
The smoky sauce and mix of spices in this meatball recipe complement lamb perfectly.
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Craig Cutler
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Pork Meatball Banh Mi
Made with Sriracha-spiked meatballs, this classic Vietnamese sandwich is easy to make at home.
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Chicken and Rice Meatballs With Hummus
Gluten-free meatballs are as easy as adding cooled cooked rice instead of bread to ground meat.
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Turkey Meatballs With Cranberry Sauce
These tender, flavor-packed meatballs are the perfect Thanksgiving party snack, but—for what it’s worth—they'd also make an excellent meatball sub.
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Freeform Chicken Meatballs With Carrots and Yogurt Sauce
Shaping meatballs into perfect spheres is too fussy for a weeknight meal. Instead, try one of our simplest ground chicken recipes, which involves dropping dollops of spiced ground chicken onto a sheet pan to roast with carrots until both are golden brown.
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Spicy Lamb Meatballs with Raisin Pesto
Loving meatballs has never been this rewarding. They're gilded with lots of strong spices and set in a cooling swoosh of yogurt and anointed with the sweet brightness of a mint pesto. Sound fancy? Not really. We use ground lamb, which is naturally fatty and can be baked without sacrificing juiciness or a charred crust.
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Asian Chicken and Cilantro Meatballs
The secret here is to steam the meatballs so they remain tender and succulent. Searing briefly afterward adds a wonderfully caramelized crust without overcooking.
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Sheela Prakash is a food and wine writer and recipe developer, as well as a registered dietitian. A longtime editor at Kitchn, she has also been on staff at Epicurious and Food52. Her writing and recipes can be found in numerous online and print publications, including Serious Eats, Tasting Table, ... Read More

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