15 Easy Meatball Dinner Recipes

One batch of meatballs, endless dinner possibilities. From classic marinara to Swedish cream sauce and sticky Asian glazes, these fifteen meatball dinners make weeknights deliciously easy.

Below you’ll find 15 reader-favorite recipes, each with a photo, ingredients, and step-by-step instructions. Save your favorites and enjoy!

1. Classic Italian Meatballs in Marinara

Juicy beef-pork meatballs simmered in rich tomato marinara.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/2 lb ground pork
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
• 1 egg
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 3 cups marinara sauce

Instructions

1. Mix the beef, pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic, and Italian seasoning.
2. Roll into 18 meatballs.
3. Brown in a skillet over medium-high heat for 8 minutes.
4. Pour in the marinara sauce.
5. Simmer 15 minutes until cooked through.
6. Serve over pasta with extra Parmesan.

2. Swedish Meatballs in Cream Sauce

Tender spiced meatballs in a silky sour-cream gravy.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/2 lb ground pork
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 egg
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp allspice
• 2 cups beef gravy plus 1/2 cup sour cream

Instructions

1. Soak the breadcrumbs in the milk for 5 minutes.
2. Mix with the meats, egg, nutmeg, and allspice; roll into 20 small meatballs.
3. Brown in butter over medium heat for 8 minutes.
4. Remove the meatballs; whisk flour into the drippings.
5. Whisk in the beef broth to make gravy, then stir in the sour cream.
6. Return the meatballs and simmer 10 minutes. Serve over egg noodles.

3. Teriyaki Chicken Meatballs

Sticky-sweet teriyaki glazed chicken meatballs with sesame.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground chicken
• 1/2 cup panko
• 1 egg
• 3 tbsp teriyaki sauce
• 1 tbsp grated ginger
• 2 green onions, minced
• 1/4 cup extra teriyaki sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet.
2. Mix the chicken, panko, egg, teriyaki sauce, ginger, and green onions.
3. Roll into 16 meatballs.
4. Bake 16 to 18 minutes until cooked through.
5. Toss with the extra teriyaki sauce in a skillet until glazed.
6. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve over rice.

4. Greek Meatballs with Tzatziki

Herb-flecked Greek meatballs tucked into pitas with cool tzatziki.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 egg
• 1 onion, grated
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp paprika
• 2 cups tzatziki sauce
• 4 pita breads

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2. Mix the beef, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, cumin, and paprika.
3. Roll into 16 meatballs and bake 18 minutes.
4. Warm the pitas.
5. Tuck 4 meatballs into each pita.
6. Dollop generously with tzatziki.

5. Asian Glazed Pork Meatballs

Five-spice pork meatballs lacquered in sweet chili glaze.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground pork
• 1/2 cup panko
• 1 egg
• 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp five-spice powder
• 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
• 2 tbsp chopped cilantro

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2. Mix the pork, panko, egg, hoisin, soy sauce, and five-spice.
3. Roll into 18 meatballs and bake 18 minutes.
4. Warm the sweet chili sauce in a skillet.
5. Toss the meatballs in the glaze until shiny.
6. Top with cilantro and serve with rice.

6. Buffalo Turkey Meatballs

Game-day buffalo meatballs with blue cheese and celery.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground turkey
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
• 2 cups buffalo sauce
• 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles
• Celery sticks, for serving
• Ranch dressing, for serving

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2. Mix the turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, and Parmesan; roll into 18 meatballs.
3. Bake 18 minutes until cooked through.
4. Toss in warm buffalo sauce.
5. Top with blue cheese crumbles.
6. Serve with celery and ranch.

7. Meatloaf Meatballs

All the cozy flavor of meatloaf in quick-baking meatball form.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/2 cup oats
• 1 egg
• 1 onion, diced
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp mustard
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. Mix the beef, oats, egg, and onion; roll into 16 meatballs.
3. Place in a baking dish.
4. Whisk the ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, and Worcestershire.
5. Brush the glaze over the meatballs.
6. Bake 25 minutes until glazed and cooked through.

8. French Onion Meatballs

Savory onion-soup meatballs in rich gravy over mashed potatoes.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 egg
• 1 packet French onion soup mix
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 onion, sliced
• Mashed potatoes, for serving

Instructions

1. Mix the beef, breadcrumbs, egg, and soup mix; roll into 16 meatballs.
2. Brown in a skillet for 8 minutes.
3. Add the sliced onion and cook 5 minutes.
4. Pour in the broth and simmer 10 minutes.
5. Whisk the cornstarch with water and stir in to thicken.
6. Serve over mashed potatoes.

9. Chicken Alfredo Meatballs

Creamy Alfredo-soaked chicken meatballs over fettuccine.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground chicken
• 1/2 cup panko
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
• 2 cups Alfredo sauce
• 8 oz fettuccine
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• Fresh parsley, for serving

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2. Mix the chicken, panko, egg, Parmesan, and garlic powder.
3. Roll into 16 meatballs and bake 18 minutes.
4. Warm the Alfredo sauce in a skillet.
5. Add the meatballs and simmer 5 minutes.
6. Serve over fettuccine with parsley.

10. BBQ Grape Jelly Meatballs

The famous sweet-tangy party meatballs, perfect for dinner too.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/2 lb ground pork
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 egg
• 1 cup barbecue sauce
• 1/4 cup grape jelly
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2. Mix the meats, breadcrumbs, and egg; roll into 18 meatballs.
3. Bake 20 minutes.
4. Simmer the barbecue sauce, grape jelly, Worcestershire, and garlic powder.
5. Add the meatballs and simmer 10 minutes.
6. Serve over rice or in buns.

11. Mediterranean Lamb Meatballs

Fragrant lamb meatballs with cumin and oregano in tomato sauce.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground lamb
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 egg
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp oregano
• 2 cups marinara
• Crusty bread, for serving

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2. Mix the lamb, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, cumin, and oregano.
3. Roll into 16 meatballs and bake 18 minutes.
4. Warm the marinara in a skillet.
5. Add the meatballs and simmer 8 minutes.
6. Serve with crusty bread for scooping.

12. Curry Turkey Meatballs

Golden curry-spiced meatballs in creamy coconut tomato sauce.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground turkey
• 1/2 cup panko
• 1 egg
• 1 tbsp curry powder
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• Cooked rice, for serving

Instructions

1. Mix the turkey, panko, egg, and half the curry powder; roll into 16 meatballs.
2. Brown in a skillet for 8 minutes.
3. Add the onion and remaining curry powder; cook 3 minutes.
4. Stir in the coconut milk and tomato paste.
5. Simmer 12 minutes until thickened.
6. Serve over rice.

13. Cheeseburger Meatball Sliders

All the cheeseburger fixings packed into juicy little meatballs.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup chopped pickles
• 2 tbsp ketchup
• 1 tbsp mustard
• 1 cup shredded cheddar
• 8 slider buns

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2. Mix the beef, breadcrumbs, egg, pickles, ketchup, and mustard.
3. Roll into 16 small meatballs and bake 18 minutes.
4. Top each with cheddar and melt 2 minutes.
5. Toast the slider buns.
6. Assemble with extra ketchup and pickles.

14. Miso Pork Meatballs with Udon

Savory miso meatballs in a slurpable ginger broth with udon.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground pork
• 1/2 cup panko
• 1 egg
• 2 tbsp miso paste
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp grated ginger
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 8 oz udon noodles

Instructions

1. Mix the pork, panko, egg, miso, soy sauce, and ginger; roll into 16 meatballs.
2. Brown in a pot for 8 minutes.
3. Pour in the chicken broth and simmer 10 minutes.
4. Cook the udon separately; divide among bowls.
5. Ladle the broth and meatballs over the noodles.
6. Top with green onions.

15. Meatball Ravioli Bake

Cheesy ravioli and meatballs baked together in marinara.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup Parmesan
• 12 oz frozen cheese ravioli
• 3 cups marinara
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella
• Fresh basil, for serving

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. Mix the beef, breadcrumbs, egg, and Parmesan; roll into 16 meatballs.
3. Brown the meatballs 8 minutes.
4. Layer the ravioli, meatballs, and marinara in a baking dish.
5. Top with mozzarella.
6. Bake 25 minutes until bubbly; garnish with basil.