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Lunch & Dinner

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Meatballs might take some prep, but they're a delicious way to add protein to a meal. Plus, you can store them in the freezer for the days when you don't have the energy to cook!

Spaghetti & Bacon Meatballs

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You can’t go wrong with a dinner classic like spaghetti and meatballs, especially if the recipe calls for bacon.

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Lamb Meatballs & Couscous Soup

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This meatball soup is a cozy and healthy weeknight meal.

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IKEA® Swedish Meatballs

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One of the main reasons to shop at IKEA® is undoubtedly the fact that you can munch on delicious Swedish meatballs before or after your shopping trip.

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Creamy Meatballs & Noodles

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If you have time, chill the meatballs in the refrigerator for 10 minutes before frying: they'll hold their shape a little better.

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Sweet & Sour Meatballs

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These bite-size meatballs are tossed in a retro sweet and sour sauce that everyone will love.

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Florentine Meatball Subs

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Spinach adds extra nutrients to these juicy meatballs.

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Honey Garlic Meatballs

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Take advantage of flavourful local honey to make the most of these easy, garlicky meatballs.

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Spinach & Mozzarella Vegetarian Meatballs

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Easy-to-make meatballs that take a few liberties with the much-loved traditional recipe are just as tasty and convenient as the originals.

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Swedish Meatballs With Gravy

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Get perfectly seasoned Swedish meatballs right in the comforts of home with our fool-proof recipe that features a lingonberry gravy that’s just too good to resist.

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Bison Meatballs With Cider Mustard Sauce

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Bits of savoury bacon make lean bison meatballs extra indulgent.

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Asparagus Pesto Spaghetti With Chicken Meatballs

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This creamy, veggie-rich pasta and meatball combo is the twist on classic spaghetti you didn’t know you needed.

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Greek-Style Pork Meatballs

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These meatballs can be cooked directly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, without the vegetables.

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Grilled Curried Pork Meatballs

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Meatballs cooked on the grill make for a fun, inexpensive summer dinner. Serve with a cucumber, grilled naan and a dollop of Balkan-style plain yogurt for an Indian twist on Greek souvlaki.

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Hoisin Meatball Lettuce Cups With Spicy Slaw

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The quintessential Chinese dipping sauce, hoisin sauce is all you need to transform everyday meatballs into sticky, glazed nuggets of goodness.

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Lemongrass And Green Onion Meatballs

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Give the flavour of everyday meatballs a welcome twist with the addition of a unique ingredient like lemongrass. Make sure to tightly roll the mixture into balls so that they hold together when seared.

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Soy-Glazed Beef Meatballs

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These aren't your nonna's meatballs, but they're just as juicy, tender and flavourful.

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Slow Cooker Turkey Meatballs In Sweet And Sour Sauce

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These meatballs can be doubled in size or even halved for hors d'oeuvres. Serve over steamed rice and garnish with cilantro or green onions.

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Asian-Style Chicken Meatballs In Ginger Soy Broth

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We've added fresh ginger and soy sauce to these lean meatballs and simmered them in a spicy aromatic broth for a meal you'll definitely want to make again.

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Fresh Pasta With Lamb And Currant Meatballs

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Instead of the usual spaghetti and meatballs in tomato sauce, add some excitement to your weeknight dinner with this twist. You can find fresh pasta refrigerated in the deli section of the grocery store. Serve with green beans or asparagus.

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Spinach And Pork Meatballs With Honey Ketchup And Roasted Corn

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This challenge offered the ideal excuse to whip up some seriously delicious and moist veggie-dense meatballs.

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Meatball Lasagna

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The ingredient list may look long, but the techniques are straightforward and the results well worth the effort.

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Meatball Marinara Bake

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Serve the meatballs with traditional spaghetti or your favourite pasta, and garnish with fresh basil.

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Naan Meatball Pizza

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This recipe will have you wishing every night was pizza night.

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Olive & Parmesan Meatballs

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Serve these meatballs with pasta and sprinkle with cheese for a delicious meal.

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Thai Turkey Pork Meatballs

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Although these meatballs take some time to make, they make for a flavourful and delicious meal.

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Meatball, Orzo & Zucchini Soup

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A hearty soup perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.

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Hearty Meatball & Fennel Soup

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Warm up cool evenings by filling empty tummies with hearty soup. Sprinkle a little Parmesan cheese over top or add a handful of cooked noodles to make leftovers new again.

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