The Best Meatball Recipes

Meatballs might just be the most versatile thing you can make — they work as an appetizer, a weeknight dinner, a meal prep staple, and everything in between. Best of all, most of these meatball recipes are baked, low carb, and gluten-free, so you can enjoy every single one without the guilt. These recipes cover every craving, from cozy Italian classics to bold global flavors. Start with the deeply savory French Onion Chicken Meatballs, meal prep a big batch of Baked Turkey Meatballs, go elegant with Veal Piccata Baked Meatballs, or take it global with Lamb Meatballs with Fava and Tzatziki. There's a meatball for every mood.

Chicken Meatballs

Lighter than beef but packed with flavor.

French Onion Chicken Meatballs — deeply savory, cheesy, and absolutely irresistible.
Buffalo Chicken Meatballs — spicy, saucy, and perfect for game day.
Greek Spinach Feta Chicken Meatballs— bright Mediterranean flavors in every bite.
Salisbury Steak Meatballs — rich, savory, and smothered in a luscious mushroom gravy.

Turkey Meatballs

Lean, healthy, and full of incredible flavor.

Baked Turkey Meatballs — the ultimate meal prep staple, easy to make and endlessly versatile. Creamy Parmesan Mushroom Turkey Meatballs — rich, comforting, and weeknight-perfect. Moroccan Lentils with Turkey Meatballs — bold, warming spices that make this one completely unforgettable. Instant Pot Spaghetti and Turkey Meatballs — a family favorite done fast in the Instant Pot.

More Meatball Favorites

Because one type of meatball is never enough.

Veal Piccata Baked Meatballs — tangy, buttery, and elegant.
Veal Parmesan Meatballs with Tomato Cream Sauce — rich, saucy, and deeply satisfying.
Sweet and Tangy Asian Meatballs— bold, sticky, and impossible to stop eating.
Lamb Meatballs with Fava and Tzatziki — a gorgeous Mediterranean plate worth every bite.
Italian Meatballs in the Air Fryer — crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and on the table in minutes.