Modern proper meatballs

We’ve shared so many meatball recipes over the years, and we finally got around to rounding them up! Presenting the 18 best meatball recipes EVER. Yes, 18. Yes, we love them all and you will, too.

We serve this easy Mediterranean meatball recipe with our favorite simple tzatziki sauce for a delicious and unexpected weeknight dinner that’s freezer-friendly, too!

Meatballs for dinner, meatballs for a party, retro Swedish meatballs or classic Italian spaghetti and meatballs. However you meatball, we’ve got you covered.

Ground beef is mixed with the same herbs and spices used in the classic North African shakshuka and then simmered in a smoky, tomato-y shakshuka sauce for a one-pan dinner that everyone will love.

Meatballs for dinner, meatballs for a party, retro Swedish meatballs or classic Italian spaghetti and meatballs. However you meatball, we’ve got you covered.

These Swedish meatballs are the best you'll ever have. Gently warmed with spices and covered in a heavenly creamy gravy sauce, then served with fluffy mashed potatoes.

Buffalo chicken meatballs are everything you love about buffalo chicken wings, minus the mess!

Best Swedish Meatball Recipe by The Modern Proper. These Swedish meatballs are the best you'll ever have. Gently warmed with Swedish spices and covered in a heavenly creamy gravy sauce!

Smoky, warm, fragrant Middle Eastern spices imbue this simple sheet-pan cabbage-and-meatball dinner with big, bold flavors.

Make-ahead and freeze, or dig in tonight—seasoned with thyme, fennel, parmesan and lots of fresh garlic, our Italian baked chicken meatball recipe is a healthy take on traditional Italian meatballs.