Meatball

Meatball

A meatball is a dish made from ground meat rolled into a small ball, often mixed with other ingredients such as breadcrumbs, eggs, and spices. Meatballs are commonly served with pasta, in soups, or as appetizers.

Ingredients

• Ground meat (beef, pork, chicken, or turkey)
• Breadcrumbs
• Eggs
• Spices (such as garlic, onion, and herbs)
• Sauce (optional)

Cooking Methods

Meatballs can be prepared in various ways, including:

• Baking
• Frying
• Boiling
• Stewing

Variations

There are many regional variations of meatballs, including:

• Italian meatballs, often served with marinara sauce and spaghetti
• Swedish meatballs, typically served with gravy and lingonberry sauce
• Middle Eastern kofta, made with spiced ground meat

Trivia

• The world's largest meatball was created in 2017 and weighed over 1,000 pounds.
• Meatballs have been a part of various cuisines for centuries, with historical references dating back to ancient Rome.

See Also

• Spaghetti and Meatballs
• Kofta
• Swedish Meatballs