Meatballs Ingredients and Variations
Standard meatballs are made with a combination of meat, bread crumbs, eggs, onion, milk, salt and pepper. But the variations are endless and you can easily customize with ingredients like these.
Meat: Start with a meat or plant-based meat substitute. Pick from ground beef, chicken, pork, turkey or lamb—or combine two for extra flavor.
Herbs & seasonings: The many options include parsley, oregano, basil, thyme, rosemary, chili powder, smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, cumin and curry powder.
Moisture: Add moisture with worcestershire sauce, tomato juice, broth, beer, wine or vegetable puree.
Sauce: Pair with gravy; savory fruit glaze; tzatziki; or barbecue, sweet and sour, Swedish meatball or pasta sauce.
Garnish: Finish with fresh herbs, shredded cheese or sliced green onions.
