I’m back again with 11 MORE Meatball Recipes for you to check out! Meatballs are such a versatile vessel for a meal. You can use them in almost every type of cuisine, and you can make them with any type of ground meat. Beef, pork, chicken, turkey, lamb…the list goes on and on. And you can serve them in a sauce, on a sandwich, in a rice bowl, over noodles, as a taco, or in a soup. For this latest recipe collection, I have pulled together several more of my most popular meatball recipes.
There is one super important tool you need in your kitchen to make meatball making easier and faster. And that is a portion scoop. I like to have a variety of sizes as different recipes need different sized meatballs – soups do best with smaller meatballs while pasta and sauce meatball recipes can do a larger size. The really important thing about having all your meatballs cooked evenly is to have them portioned out to the same size – this insures that they all cook at the same rate.
Speaking of cooking at the same rate, ground meats -mostly- need to be cooked all the way through (especially poultry). And when you combine meats (like chicken and chorizo), you need to cook to the done temperature for the chicken. If you have a digital thermometer, it will come in extra handy to check if the meatballs are cooked through. This saves you from having to sacrifice a meatball by cutting it in half to check. Just be sure that you are getting the temp of the very center of the meatball and not just pushing it into the other side.
And without further adieu – here are MORE Meatball Recipes from the blog!
Meatball & Mash with Gravy – At least once a week, I like to make a hearty, stick to your ribs, comfort food meal. A lot of the time it’s our Sunday Supper, but occasionally I come up with a simpler recipe that I can make any night of a week. Pan gravy is what really makes this recipe a winner, it is so super silky. Your whole family is going to love this recipe for Meatballs & Mash with Gravy.
Ultimate Spaghetti & Meatballs – When it comes to the ultimate comfort food, spaghetti and meatballs comes to mind almost every time. While some say you have to have this cooking all day long, you really can get great flavor out of just over an hour’s worth of cook time. Which makes it ideal for a Sunday supper, but also still doable for a weeknight dinner. This recipe for the Ultimate Spaghetti & Meatballs is going to really impress the whole family.
Beef Enchilada Soup – Soup is a must for homemade on a weeknight cooking. Soup can bring so much flavor in a short amount of time. I love to play with all sorts of classic dishes and flavors and turn them into flavor packed soup. And that’s exactly what I did with this Beef Enchilada Soup. A silky soup loaded with corn, tomato, jalapeno, black beans and delicious cheesy meatballs.
Roast Tomato Meatball & Tortellini – A big part of homemade on a weeknight cooking is having some part be the big work and using something semi-homemade to round it out. This recipe uses my roasted cherry tomato sauce and hand rolled meatballs along with store-bought cheese tortellini. This recipe for Roasted Tomato Meatball & Tortellini is so hearty and homey, the family will be asking for it over and over.
Thai Meatball Soup – Every cuisine around the world has many versions of soup in their repertoire. Many are delightful fusion style recipes using techniques from a multitude of cuisines to make something amazingly comforting in a bowl. Which is the ultimate goal of any entree sized bowl of soup. This recipe for Thai Meatball Soup is no exception.
Mini Meatball Mac & Cheese – Everyone loves a bit ol bowl of mac and cheese for dinner – so lets make it a little extra with some adorable mini meatballs and crispy bacon! This recipe for Mini Meatball Mac & Cheese will be one that get requested time after time. It’s pretty easy to put together and you likely have most of the ingredients on hand, as they are all staples in most home cooking kitchens.
Spaghetti & Meatball Soup – I didn’t think you could make the classic comfort food of Spaghetti & Meatballs even more homestyle – but turns out you can! Spaghetti & Meatball Soup is like a warm hug in a bowl of hearty goodness. The mini meatballs are the perfect addition to this tomato broth, along with some bell peppers and pasta. So if you are looking for an extra comforting, feels like home meal, this is the one for you.
Simple Swedish Meatballs & Shells – Everyone has their own versions of comfort food, but almost all of them seem to have a homemade sauce or gravy. And this recipe for Simple Swedish Meatball & Shells falls into that exact category as its all about the sauce. A delightful combination of broth, Worcestershire sauce, and cream. And it really is simple to bring to together for your weeknight dinner.
Italian Meatball Soup – Some times you just need a big bowl of yummy soup! This soup combines a delicious tomato broth with pasta, spinach, parmesan and homemade meatball. Italian Meatball Soup is loaded with flavor but doesn’t actually take all that long to prepare.
Spicy Teriyaki Meatball Subs – You know how much I like to play with classic food ideas when I am planning my menus. This one is exactly that! I love the classic meatball sub (beef meatballs covered in marinara and mozzarella), so I wanted to see what other meatball and sauce combination might work for a different kind of sandwich. After a brief stop at the classic Vietnamese Bahn Mi, the final concept puts together the crisp fresh veggies with a spicy homemade teriyaki and a turkey meatball. These Spicy Teriyaki Meatball Subs have got a tasty kick that the whole family will enjoy.
Ginger Pork Meatballs w/ Veggie Noodles – I love to use all different kinds of ground meat to make meatball dishes. This one has a Thai inspired flavor profile. It brings in lots of ginger and jalapeno spiciness without overwhelming. And the veggie-packed noodles will make sure your family is getting their daily count. Try Ginger Pork Meatballs w/ Veggie Noodles for dinner tonight!
Hope you enjoyed my selections of Meatball Recipes – do you have a favorite? Which one will you be trying first?
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These recipes look so delicious, Estelle! I’ve just recently started making meatballs again, and I was wanting some new recipes. (I’m so hungry now!)
Yum! My family love meatballs no matter what they come with but their favourite will always be spaghetti and meatballs, it’s a classic! I love the look of the Spicy Teriyaki Meatball Subs, they are something different.
It’s wonderful how meatballs are compatible with any cuisine!
These all look so delicious!
They all look delicious. So many versions, love it. I am happy to feature your meatball recipes at Love Your Creativity.
Thanks so much Linda! I’m glad you enjoy the collection