The Best Meatballs Recipes: 20 Easy Meatball Dinner Recipes You Have to Try ASAP by Donna John

Meatballs are always a fan favorite here at 30Seconds. Meatballs can be made in so many different ways, and are a budget-friendly dinner most everyone enjoys. We've pulled some of our top-rated meatball recipes for you to try. We bet you add several of these high-protein recipes to your dinner rotation!

1. Rao's Classic Meatballs: "We’re sharing our secret recipe for the best Italian meatballs in the world," Rao's states on the their website. "Easy to make in big batches to freeze for later, or enjoy them tonight in a pot of marinara sauce over pasta or roasted vegetables. They’re light, tender and unbelievably delicious."

2. Mediterranean Meatballs: These moist Mediterranean meatballs are ready in about 30 minutes and are full of healthy ingredients.

3. Pork & Quinoa Meatballs Spaghetti: Want to add protein, fiber, essential amino acids, magnesium (to name a few!) to your meatballs? This pork meatball recipe packs a super-healthy punch with the addition of quinoa – and tastes amazing! Not a big pork person? Substitute ground beef, turkey or chicken.

4. Turkey Meatballs With Spicy Basil and Burrata Sauce: Meatballs are all the rage! Here’s my recipe for turkey meatballs in a spicy basil and burrata red sauce. Yum!

5. Swedish Meatballs: An astounding two million meatballs are eaten in IKEA's 340 stores worldwide every day. Now that's a lot of köttbullar! Here’s Chef Gigi's take on the Swedish meatball. Serve with a side of lingonberry jam for a traditional Swedish meal.

6. Sundried Tomato Meatballs: Sundried tomatoes pack so much flavor into these moist meatballs. It makes a lot, so freeze some for another time.

7. Blue Ribbon Meatball Casserole: The ground turkey meatballs in this easy, flavorful meatball casserole recipe are tender and juicy. And who doesn't love getting a high-protein dinner on the table in 30 minutes? (Read about the importance of protein in our diets.) These meatballs in casserole form are just what you need on a cold night.

8. Cocktail Meatballs: These little appetizer meatballs are a delicious start to kick off any party. Yum! Make a batch of them ASAP! They even make a fun dinner with your favorite side dishes.

9. Porcupine Meatballs: Why are they called porcupine meatballs? We're assuming it's because the rice can stick out of the meatball and look like a porcupine's quills.

10. Mexican-Style Meatball Soup: "Soup helps stretch the family dinner budget while filling up those bellies with fresh, whole-food ingredients you just made and carefully chose yourself," says Rachel Maser, mom of four and founder/creator of the clean eating blog, Clean Food Crush®. Rachel often doubles this meatball soup recipe because it tastes even better the next day and freezes well.

11. Teriyaki Meatball Kebabs: Teriyaki meatball kebabs are a quick & easy dinner or a fun appetizer for your next party. Kids love 'em!

12. Basic Homemade Meatballs: This delicious and quick recipe can be used for meatballs or burgers – or both! Just make plenty, cook and freeze for a second meal.

13. Potsticker Chicken Meatballs: Love potstickers but trying to keep your carbs low? Just eat the filling! These delicious meatballs are easy to throw together any night of the week.

14. Greek Meatballs: Juicy and flavorful, these Greek baked chicken meatballs are a delicious high-protein dinner.

15. Waikiki Meatballs: Waikiki meatballs have been taken out of the 1970s and deserve a spot in your recipe rotation.

16. French Onion Meatballs: Attention French onion soup lovers! If you love French onion soup, you're going to be a fan of this easy French onion meatballs recipe. This ground beef recipe is easy to make and packed with so much flavor!

17. Chicken Parmesan Meatball Casserole: These quick and easy chicken Parmesan meatballs floating in a sea of spaghetti sauce and covered with cheese are to die for. This is the perfect casserole for family dinners or when company is coming over.

18. Asian Orange Chicken Meatballs: This flavorful, easy, one-pan orange chicken meatballs recipe has all the flavors of orange chicken in meatball form with no refined sugar. How cool is that?

19. Swedish Meatball Casserole: This easy skillet Swedish meatballs pasta recipe is a hearty, comforting meal the whole family will want to dig into.

20. Nonna's Meatballs: Every Italian grandma and mom have their own way of making meatballs. This easy meatball recipe is exceptional! The meatballs are soft, moist and perfect with your favorite pasta and sauce. They also make a mean meatball sandwich or meatball casserole.

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