12 Delicious Meatball Recipes for a Restaurant-Style Family Dinner

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When in doubt, cook meatballs! They must be one of the few things that fussy eaters never say no too, which makes them the ideal family dinner when everybody can tuck into a hearty and satisfying meal. From beef meatballs, to pork, chicken or turkey, there are so many ways of cooking some delicious meatballs that go down well a treat every single time. And these easy meatball recipes are guaranteed to please the taste buds.

Air Fryer Chicken Meatballs

Chicken meatballs in a bowl.
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Air Fryer Chicken Meatballs, incredibly juicy and delicious, and ready from scratch in less than 25 minutes. A fantastic family-friendly dinner recipe that you really must try!

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Turkey Meatball Soup

A white bowl with meatball soup.
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This Turkey Meatball Soup is a comforting and hearty soup that goes down well with the whole family no matter the season. It is very easy to make with a few simple ingredients, and it’s budget-friendly too.

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Spaghetti and Meatballs

Meatballs with spaghetti in a white bowl.
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These homemade Spaghetti Meatballs are one of my favourite Italian dishes. Easy to make and delicious, this is the ultimate comfort food that goes down well with the whole family. 

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Ground Pork Meatballs with Mozzarella

Half a meatball stuffed with mozzarella over other meatballs.
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These Ground Pork Meatballs with Mozzarella are cooked in a rich homemade tomato sauce for a delicious dinner recipe to share with your family. If you like Italian food, this recipe is for you!

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Meatballs in Marinara Sauce

A bowl of spaghetti with red sauce and meatballs on top alongside a head of garlic and a wine bottle.
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A dinner recipe that never fails to impress, these Hearty Meatballs in Marinara Sauce with perfectly juicy meatballs and slow simmered tomato sauce is a dish that absolutely everyone loves.

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Crockpot Meatball Sliders

A meatball slider.
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These Crockpot Meatball Sliders are a delicious alternative to the good old spaghetti meatballs. The meatballs are cooked in a rich tomato sauce with herbs and parmesan, and topped with more cheese. All this goodness is then sandwiched between some delicious buns – what a hearty meal!

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Turkey Meatball Curry

Meatballs in a curry sauce over a bed of rice.
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This Turkey Meatball Curry is mild and delicious and cooked in a rich tomato and coconut sauce for a fabulous Indian-style family dinner that is quick and easy to make. And so hearty too!

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Swedish Meatballs

A dish of Swedish meatballs covered in creamy brown gravy, garnished with chopped parsley, sits in a baking dish next to a plaid cloth.
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These Swedish Meatballs are cooked in a rich and satisfying gravy sauce and can be served with mashed potatoes to create a complete meal for a family dinner.

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Baked Spaghetti and Meatballs

A skillet with spaghetti and meatballs bake.
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These Baked Spaghetti and Meatballs are made with ground turkey, mozzarella cheese and fresh parsley for a comforting dish fit for a king. It’s easy to put together, and a favourite with the whole family.

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Baked Chicken Apple Meatballs

A white plate with meatballs.
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These Baked Chicken Apple Meatballs that are juicy and tender and made from scratch with fresh ingredients. Serve them with your favourite side dish and you get the perfect family meal.

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Chicken Kiev Balls

Chicken kiev balls in a yellow bowl.
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These Chicken Kiev Balls are tweaked from the classic chicken Kiev recipe to create golden and delicious bites that taste like heaven. Serve them with some good old mashed potatoes and greens, and the whole family will enjoy every single bite.

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Sausage Stuffing Balls

A bowl with sausage stuffing balls.
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These Sausage Stuffing Balls with sage and onion make a fantastic dinner with a good helping of your favourite carby side and veggies. They are incredibly easy to make, but so delicious!

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