Meatballs are always welcome at our dinner table, especially when there’s a delicious sauce involved. Spoon them over noodles, tuck them beside mashed potatoes, or grab some bread to soak up the sauce. There are so many good ways to make a meal out of them.
These six meatball recipes bring plenty of variety to dinner. From creamy comfort food to warmly spiced tomato sauces and a sticky sweet and sour favorite, they’re delicious reasons to give your usual meatball recipe a little company.
Swedish Meatballs (Köttbullar)
Tender beef and pork meatballs get a touch of warmth from allspice and nutmeg before simmering in a rich, creamy brown gravy. I love them over mashed potatoes, with a little lingonberry jam on the side. That combination makes every bite worth savoring.
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Porcupine Meatballs
These old-fashioned beef meatballs have rice mixed right in, giving them their signature pokey appearance as they cook. They simmer in a delicious tomato sauce until tender and hearty. Serve them with mashed potatoes for a comforting family dinner that’s easy on the budget.
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Meatball Stew
Browned beef meatballs simmer with potatoes and vegetables in a rich, herb-scented gravy enhanced with red wine. It’s all the comfort of a hearty stew, with tender meatballs in every bowl. Grab some crusty bread, because that delicious gravy deserves to be soaked up.
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Greek Meatballs (Soutzoukakia)
These oblong Greek meatballs simmer in a rich tomato sauce enhanced with red wine, cumin and cinnamon. The warm spices make them beautifully different from your usual meatballs and marinara. Serve them with rice to soak up that delicious sauce.
Get the Recipe: Greek Meatballs (Soutzoukakia)
Sweet and Sour Meatballs
Meatballs get coated in a glossy homemade sweet and sour sauce, with juicy pineapple and colorful peppers bringing sweetness and crunch. Using frozen meatballs makes this a quick dinner without sacrificing flavor. Spoon everything over rice for a meal the whole family can dig into.
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Garlic Butter Turkey Meatballs
These baked turkey meatballs have mozzarella mixed right in, then get tossed in a buttery garlic sauce brightened with lemon and herbs. They’re ready in about 30 minutes and taste fantastic over pasta or mashed potatoes. Simple ingredients, plenty of flavor and a sauce worth soaking up.
Get the Recipe: Garlic Butter Turkey Meatballs
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