The World of Meatball Recipes

Just mention Meatball Recipes and the first thing that will probably come to mind is Italian Spaghetti and Meatballs.

The Italians certainly do meatballs right but there are other recipes.

Every culture in the world has recipes for meatballs of some kind!

World wide the humble meatball is fashioned in so many different ways that you probably couldn't prepare them all in a lifetime.

The quantity of recipes for meatballs is only rivaled by its cousin meatloaf.

Meatballs are exactly what their name implies they are. Balls of meat!

The meat is always ground and most often it is beef even though they can be made from any meat. Or no meat at all! Vegetarian meatballs are still called "meatballs".

Really frugal recipes will use a "meat extender".

That is something, such as breadcrumbs, that will stretch the expensive meat into more servings. Extenders also help to bind the meatballs and add additional flavors and texture.

I like the terminology of Food Network star Alton brown when he refers to something such as meatballs as "refrigerator Velcro" recipes.

What he means is that anything leftover in the fridge can go into the dish. That's true of meatball recipes.

Try some of our recipes for meatballs and then use the refrigerator Velcro method and create some recipes of your own.

Who knows? You might come up with some family favorite Meatball Recipes.

Barbecue Meatball

Do you need a Barbecue Meatball Recipe for a crowd? This recipe makes enough barbecue meatballs to fill the bill. It has vodka in it but you can't taste it once finished.

Best Italian Meatball

Is this the Best Italian Meatball Recipe? I'm sure in Italy it wouldn't be recognized as such. But it's the best meatballs at my house. The jarred sauce makes it easy too!

Cocktail Meatball

Meatballs are great party fare. This Cocktail Meatball Recipe will get you raves from your guests. They are also very easy to make. Season up the balls and simmer in the sweet and spicy sauce.

Cocktail Meatballs

These tasty Cocktail Meatballs will disappear from your party in a hurry. They can be simmered in a slow cooker and then kept warm in the cooker until they're all gone.

Crockpot Meatballs

The combination of meats in this first Crock Pot Meatballs recipe makes for a tasty and tender meatball. Just be sure not to over mix. The second recipe calls for ground beef and ground round which produces a sturdier meatball with delicious flavor.

Crockpot Meatball

This is an extremely easy Crockpot Meatball Recipe that can simmer all day and be ready when you get home from work. Cook up a batch of spaghetti or noodles and dinner is ready!

Easy Meatball

This is an Easy Meatball Recipe but it's very basic. You might like to add additional ingredients. However this recipe is very good for simmering in Marinara and serving over spaghetti.

Grape Jelly Meatball

Don't let the name Grape Jelly Meatball Recipe turn you off before you try it. This sauce is awesome!!! And it's so simple. Just bottled Chile sauce and grape jelly.

Greek Meatballs (Keftedes)

This Greek Meatballs Recipe is supposedly authentic Greek. I've never had meatballs in Greece so I can't verify that but I do know these are some of the best meatballs ever.

Hawaiian Meatballs

These Hawaiian Meatballs will add some zing to your next party. The sweet and sour seasoning and the crunch of the water chestnuts make a great appetizer or side dish.

Homemade Meatball

You can buy frozen meatballs but with a good Homemade Meatball Recipe there's really no need. The following recipe is good with a hint of barbecue. Make a large batch and freeze some.

Homemade Meatballs

This Homemade Meatballs Recipe makes such tasty little gems that they deserve a more interesting name. They are very moist from the soup. The other ingredients add great meatball flavor.

Italian Meatball

This Italian Meatball Recipe is very Italian and has probably been handed down for generations. The recipe makes meatballs and sauce that freezes very well so you can always have them on hand.

Meatball Appetizer Recipe

This Meatball Appetizer Recipe has a Cajun slant and a hot sauce kick. The heat factor can be adjusted to whatever level you like by varying the hot sauce. The surprise ingredient is peach preserves.

Spaghetti and Meatballs

I'm nuts for pasta of all kinds. This Spaghetti and Meatball Recipe is at the top of my favorite pasta recipe list. The meat combination makes a light and tasty meatball. Be sure and do not over mix.

Swedish Meatball

There are many claims for an authentic Swedish Meatball Recipe. But they are all different! In my opinion it comes down to the sauce. Take your choice of which sauce to serve with this recipe.