8 mouthwatering meatball recipes
1. Classic Italian Meatballs
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½ lb ground pork
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan
- ¼ cup chopped parsley
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup milk
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions: Mix all ingredients. Form into 1½-inch balls. Bake at 400°F for 20–22 minutes or pan-fry until golden.
2. Swedish Meatballs
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½ lb ground pork
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 egg
- ¼ tsp allspice
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp butter (for frying)
Cream Sauce:
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
Instructions: Mix, shape, and fry meatballs in butter. Make sauce separately and simmer meatballs in it.
3. Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground chicken
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper
- ½ cup buffalo wing sauce
Instructions: Mix, shape, and bake at 400°F for 18–20 mins. Toss with warm buffalo sauce.
4. BBQ Meatballs
Ingredients:
- 1½ lb ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- ½ cup milk
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup chopped onion
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
Instructions: Bake meatballs at 375°F for 20 mins. Simmer in BBQ sauce for 10 mins.
5. Asian Teriyaki Meatballs
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground pork or chicken
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp ginger, grated
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Salt and pepper
Teriyaki Glaze:
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water
Instructions: Bake or pan-fry meatballs. Simmer in glaze until thickened.
6. Cheesy Mozzarella-Stuffed Meatballs
Ingredients:
- 1½ lb ground beef
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- ½ cup grated Parmesan
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper
- 12 mozzarella cubes (½ inch)
Instructions: Wrap meatball mixture around mozzarella cubes. Bake at 400°F for 20 mins.
7. Lamb & Mint Meatballs
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground lamb
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Salt and pepper
- Zest of ½ lemon
Instructions: Mix, shape, and sear or bake. Serve with tzatziki or yogurt sauce.
8. Sweet & Spicy Grape Jelly Meatballs (Party Favorite)
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper
Sauce:
- 1 cup grape jelly
- 1 cup chili sauce (like Heinz)
Instructions: Bake meatballs at 375°F for 20 mins. Simmer in jelly + chili sauce mixture until sticky and glazed.