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34 marvellous meatball recipes

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korma curry meatballs

These delicious meatball recipes will open your mind to all the amazing things you can do with a humble meatball! From pizza to pita pockets, pasta and even a spicy Mexicanmeatballs and a Moroccan tagine – these meatball recipes are sure to inspire!

meatball pho

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Meatball pho

Meatball pho

Pork meatball curry

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Pork meatball curry

Pork meatball curry

This is a super quick dinner and a great one for lifting spirits mid-week, with tender pork meatballs in a mild curry sauce and just-cooked green beans.

korma curry meatballs

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Lamb korma meatball curry

Tender lamb meatballs swimming in a rich korma curry sauce.

sausage meatball pasta

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Sausage meatball pasta

Sausage meatball pasta

A quick and easy authentic Italian pasta with sausage meatballs and rigatoni.

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Lebanese meatball pocket

Lebanese meatball pocket

Experience authentic Lebanese flavours at home with these quick and easy meatball pockets! Full of fresh ingredients, this makes a great family lunch or dinner.

Meatball sub recipe

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Meatball subs

Warm and comforting, this delicious meatball sub recipe will soon be a lunch box favourite.

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Greek meatball pocket

Greek meatball pocket

Get creative in the kitchen tonight with these delicious Greek style meatball pockets. Packed full authentic flavour and spices, it tastes wonderful but is super easy to prepare – perfect for weeknight dinners!

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Zuccetti and meatballs

Zuccetti and meatballs

Great balls of flavour.

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Lebanese meatball pocket

Experience authentic Lebanese flavours at home with these quick and easy meatball pockets! Full of fresh ingredients, this makes a great family lunch or dinner.

Chicken meatball noodle stir-fry

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Chicken meatball noodle stir-fry

Chicken meatball noodle stir-fry

One-wok dinners are a mid-week blessing, this chicken meatball noodle stir fry is bound to become a firm favourite.

Thai Turkey Meatballs with Spicy Rice Noodles

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Thai turkey meatballs with spicy rice noodles

Thai turkey meatballs with spicy rice noodles

Greek-style meatballs in tomato sauce

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Greek-style meatballs in tomato sauce

Greek-style meatballs in tomato sauce

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Meatballs

Meatballs

A classic dish that goes perfect with pasta or crusty bread.

meatball tagine with eggs

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Meatball tagine with eggs

A popular Moroccan spicy tomato stew – the addition of eggs make this a great breakfast dish to share.

beef & mozzarella meatballs with fennel & silver beet

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Beef & mozzarella meatballs with fennel & silverbeet

Beef & mozzarella meatballs with fennel & silverbeet

Add a fresh twist on the classic pasta and meatballs.

pork meatball green curry

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Pork meatball green curry

Pork meatball green curry

This dish is the perfect summer curry. Not too rich but packed to the brim with flavour. You’ll be going back for seconds every time.

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Baked gnocchi and meatballs

A quick and easy crowd pleaser, baked gnocchi with meatballs is the perfect recipe to turn to mid-week when you’re busy or tired but still have a load of mouths to feed.

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Meatballs with polenta

Meatballs with polenta

Put a healthy twist on Italian classics for comfort food at its best.

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Korma curry meatballs

Korma curry meatballs

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Sicilian meatballs in spicy tomato sauce

Warm, hearty and utterly delicious, these Sicilian lamb meatballs are simmered in the slow cooker to tender perfection in a fragrant spicy tomato sauce. Serve with warm pasta or mashed tomato for a delicious family dinner idea.

Chicken and Coriander Meatballs

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Chicken and coriander meatballs

These tasty Thai spiced meatballs are infused with a fragrant coriander and rolled in crunchy coconut for an authentic flavour kick. Serve up with steamed Asian greens and a sweet chilli dipping sauce for a tasty and nutritious dinner.

Photographer: Dean Wilmot/Stylist: Louise Bickle

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Fettuccine with meatballs

Fettuccine with meatballs

Spaghetti and meatballs might be considered the classic of the genre, but fettuccine does the job just as well. In fact, given that there’s more pasta for the sauce to stick to, some would say even better.

FRIED LAMB MEATBALLS

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Fried lamb meatballs

Fried lamb meatballs

The secret to round meatballs is to make a circular movement with the pan to roll the meatballs around while they cook.

MEATBALLS WITH TOMATO SAUCE

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Meatballs with tomato sauce

Meatballs with tomato sauce

Using a slow cooker takes this delicious Italian meatball and pasta dish to the next level.

Mexican meatballs with guacamole

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Mexican meatballs with guacamole

Mexican meatballs in a spicy tomato sauce and topped with guacamole makes a delicious dinner served with wraps and salad.

PORK & ROSEMARY MEATBALLS WITH PASTA

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Pork & rosemary meatballs with pasta

This pork and rosemary meatball dish is packed full of Italian flavours, even down to the angel hair pasta.

Baked Pork Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

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Baked pork meatballs in tomato sauce

Baked pork meatballs in tomato sauce

chicken and risoni with herbed meatballs

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Chicken and risoni soup with herbed meatballs

Chicken and risoni soup with herbed meatballs

Also known as risi, risoni is a very small, rice-shaped pasta similar to orzo that is often used by Italian cooks when making soup. It can also be baked in a casserole or served as a side dish to a rich meaty main course.

Braised lamb meatballs in red wine

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Braised lamb meatballs in red wine

Braised lamb meatballs in red wine

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Pork and fennel meatballs with tangy coleslaw

Pork and fennel meatballs with tangy coleslaw

Pork and fennel are two flavours that go together absolutely perfectly, and we’ve paired them here in these juicy meatballs to create a delicious weeknight dinner recipe. Serve with creamy slaw for a complete meal the whole family will love.

Pork and sage meatballs with cabbage and pear

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Pork and sage meatballs with cabbage and pear

Pork and sage meatballs with cabbage and pear

Golden meatballs and colourful vegetables tossed with sweet fried pear slices – this dish makes a heavenly lunch or dinner.

pork and veal meatballs with fresh tomato sauce

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Pork and veal meatballs with fresh tomato sauce

Make an iconic bowl of spaghetti and meatballs with this delicious pork and veal meatball recipe. Cooking in a deliciously spiced tomato sauce, this one is sure to hit the spot.

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One-pan pork & almond meatballs with kale & broccolini

Save the washing up by creating a nutritious meal in one pan with these pork and almond meatballs flavoured with tarragon and a creamy mustard sauce.

greek lamb meatballs with tomato and mint salad

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Greek lamb meatballs with tomato and mint salad

Greek lamb meatballs with tomato and mint salad

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