14 Tempting Meatball Recipes You’ll Love
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These tempting meatball recipes are some of the best you can find from around the world, including Swedish Meatballs, Meatball Sliders, and Korean Meatballs.

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There is something about meatballs that warms the heart and soul. A perfect comfort food we commonly associate with spaghetti. And maybe grandmothers. And Sunday dinners, and family too.
Sometimes, we associate them with game days and sub sandwiches. Yum!
Simply put, meatballs are a food most of us love. While often we assign meatballs to an Italian origin, it’s a comfort food that actually transcends many cultures.
The Atlantic published an entertaining article in 2016 entitled “Not Your Grandmother’s Meatball.” Author Melissa Landrigan writes, “Perhaps pinpointing the exact origin of the meatball is less significant than acknowledging its global popularity. Nearly every major culture has its own version of the meatball: Spanish albondigas, Dutch bitterballen, Chinese lion’s heads, South African skilpedjies. Kofte, too, is cooked everywhere from India to Morocco.”
If you’re hungry for meatballs, we’ve gathered some outstandingly delicious recipes to try. And yes, they do transcend Italy.
How to Make Meatballs: The Easiest Simplest Method
“When I get a craving for meatballs, I have a very specific meatball in mind: They’re completely tender all the way through without even a hint of toughness. They’re big enough to require a fork, but modest enough to justify several on the plate. Maybe some onions and fresh herbs mixed in. Nothing fancy. Totally old-school.”
Mediterranean Meatball Gyros Sandwich
“These Mediterranean Meatball Gyros Sandwiches are full of flavor and very satisfying! Using simple flavors often found in Greek cuisine, this unique recipe puts a twist on a traditional gyros (Yee-ros) recipe. It is so flavorful you’ll feel the urge to smash plates and shout out OPA!”
Thai Meatball Lettuce Wraps
“The meatballs are bursting with flavor from the garlic, ginger, scallions, fish sauce, lime, and sriracha that are mixed in with the meat, not to mention a spicy/sweet pop from the sweet chili sauce that lightly coats the outside of these scrumptious morsels. These flavor bomb Thai meatballs are resting on a coleslaw, basil, mint, cilantro, scallion base that is dressed with a creamy, tangy rice vinegar based dressing.”
Easy Meatball Sliders

These cheesy Meatball Sliders are an easy game day appetizer recipe that the whole family will love!
Meatball and Tortellini Soup
“Meatball and Tortellini Soup is a hearty soup full of Johnsonville Italian-style meatballs and cheese tortellini plus some fresh spinach in a tomato broth. Using frozen, pre-cooked meatballs is a great way to cut down on cooking time and get supper on the table in a hurry.”
Chinese Lion’s Head Pork Meatballs
“Chinese pork meatballs are also called lion’s head (狮子头, shi zi tou). They feature tender, moist, and light meatballs with a savory taste. This dish is a staple food for my family, because it’s quite easy to cook in big batches and is so comforting to enjoy anytime. Eating the savory meatballs with rice is as addictive as eating a burger. Juicy and flavorful meat and starch are the best combo in the world.”
