Food & Drinks

11 marvellous meatball recipes to fill the whole family up

They're an old classic, but you can try a new twist tonight.
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Meatballs may not sound like gourmet cuisine, but with a fun new recipe you can turn this family staple into a whole new dining experience.

Whether you’re swapping out the classic beef meatball for a new pork recipe, adding fun veggies like fennell into the mix, or testing out a Lebanese variation, there are so many ways to mix up your meatball cooking.

We’ve collected 11 of our favourite recipes below, so why not try one out this week? We guaranatee the whole family will enjoy them.

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.

See the full Australian Women’s Weekly recipe here.

Zuccetti and meatballs

Give classic spaghetti and meatballs a low carb twist using zucchini noodles instead of pasta. Meatballs get an extra flavour boost and are super easy thanks to the use of sausage meat instead of mince.

See the full Australian Women’s Weekly recipe here.

Lamb korma meatball curry


Tender lamb meatballs swimming in a rich korma curry sauce. What more could you want?

See the full Australian Women’s Weekly recipe here.

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.

See the full Australian Women’s Weekly recipe here.

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.

See the full Australian Women’s Weekly recipe here.

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.

See the full Australian Women’s Weekly recipe here.

One-pan pork and almond meatballs with kale and 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.

See the full Australian Women’s Weekly recipe here.

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.

See the full Australian Women’s Weekly recipe here.

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.

See the full Australian Women’s Weekly recipe here.

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.

See the full Australian Women’s Weekly recipe here.

Classic meatballs

These simple balls of flavoured mince cooked in a rich tomato sauce is a classic dish that goes perfectly with pasta or crusty bread.

See the full Australian Women’s Weekly recipe here.

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