Ball

There are many recipes for balls, and most of them have been around for centuries. Here is a brief history of ball recipes:

The earliest balls were probably made of flour and water, and were used as a way to stretch out a meal. This basic dough was then formed into balls and fried or baked.

Balls made of ground meat, vegetables, and grains have been popular for centuries. These balls were usually boiled or baked, and sometimes served with a sauce.

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Recipes

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North African Meatballs

  • MEATBALLS
  • all purpose flour
  • olive oil
  • milk
  • ground beef
  • ginger
  • salt
  • turmeric
  • andcups day white bread
  • egg
  • cumin
  • black pepper
  • cayenne pepper
  • clove
  • coriander
  • nutmeg
  • paprika
  • cilantro
  • parsley
  • green onion
  • garlic
  • SAFFRON TOMATO SAUCE
  • saffron
  • salt
  • andcups onion
  • cinnamon
  • olive oil
  • tomato paste
  • chicken broth
  • garlic
  • COUSCOUS (OPTIONAL)
  • salt
  • giant couscou
  • raisin
  • cinnamon
  • butter
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Rao's Meatballs With Marinara Sauce

  • MEATBALLS
  • salt
  • olive oil
  • pecorino romano cheese
  • ground beef
  • garlic
  • garlic
  • parsley
  • ground pork
  • veal
  • bread crumb
  • egg
  • SAUCE
  • salt
  • olive oil
  • oregano
  • salt pork
  • plum tomato
  • garlic
  • onion
  • basil
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Lamb Meatballs With Spiced Tomato Sauce

  • SAUCE
  • thyme
  • cumin
  • sugar
  • orange juice
  • salt
  • red pepper flake
  • tomato
  • orange peel
  • bay leaf
  • onion
  • rosemary
  • cayenne pepper
  • cinnamon
  • olive oil
  • MEATBALLS
  • cinnamon
  • parsley
  • heavy cream
  • salt
  • bread crumb
  • cumin
  • onion
  • cayenne pepper
  • red pepper flake
  • lamb
  • egg yolk
  • TOPPING
  • mint
  • feta
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Pressure Cooker Spaghetti and Meatballs

  • SAUCE
  • ricotta cheese
  • salt
  • tomato
  • black pepper
  • red pepper flake
  • parmesan cheese
  • basil
  • garlic
  • olive oil
  • spaghetti
  • MEATBALLS
  • ground beef
  • salt
  • egg
  • parmesan cheese
  • panko bread crumb
  • garlic
  • basil
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Sicilian Meatball Soup

  • tomato
  • pasta shell
  • egg
  • onion
  • zucchini
  • chicken broth
  • ground beef
  • rosemary
  • black pepper
  • parmesan cheese
  • bread crumb
  • olive oil
  • raisin
  • carrot
  • celery
  • salt
  • parsley
  • garlic
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Buffalo Chicken Cheese Balls

  • vegetable oil
  • all purpose flour
  • garlic
  • black pepper
  • salt
  • rotisserie chicken
  • mayonnaise
  • blue cheese
  • hot sauce
  • lemon
  • cheddar cheese
  • green onion
  • hot sauce
  • panko bread crumb
  • worcestershire sauce
  • egg
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30 Minute Butter Chicken Meatballs

  • coconut milk
  • tomato paste
  • ground turkey
  • garam masala
  • cayenne pepper
  • egg
  • ginger
  • panko bread crumb
  • greek yogurt
  • turmeric
  • onion
  • cilantro
  • butter
  • olive oil
  • curry powder
  • garlic
  • salt
  • rice
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Spiced Lamb Meatballs With Yogurt and Herbs

  • cilantro
  • red pepper flake
  • olive oil
  • turmeric
  • chicken broth
  • tart yogurt
  • cornstarch
  • coriander
  • cumin
  • lamb
  • bread crumb
  • onion
  • black pepper
  • sumac
  • cinnamon
  • cayenne pepper
  • feta
  • dill
  • salt
  • mint
  • egg
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Baked Meatballs

  • garlic powder
  • salt
  • egg
  • basil
  • parsley
  • bread crumb
  • parmesan cheese
  • lamb
  • ground pork
  • round
  • red pepper flake
  • spinach
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Cheesy Chicken Parmesan Meatballs

  • parsley
  • egg noodle
  • salt
  • ground chicken
  • oregano
  • egg
  • parmesan cheese
  • ricotta cheese
  • bread crumb
  • olive oil
  • garlic
  • bell pepper
  • pasta sauce
  • tofu
  • provolone cheese
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Vegetarian Swedish Meatballs

  • MEATBALLS
  • canola oil
  • chickpea
  • egg
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • nutmeg
  • onion powder
  • bread crumb
  • sour cream
  • bulgur wheat
  • allspice
  • mushroom
  • GRAVY
  • salt
  • parsley
  • sour cream
  • dijon mustard
  • mushroom stock
  • all purpose flour
  • butter
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Chicken Parm Meatball Subs

  • parsley
  • olive oil
  • chicken stock
  • parmesan cheese
  • grill seasoning
  • egg
  • provolone cheese
  • ground chicken
  • italian bread crumb
  • tomato
  • red pepper flake
  • garlic
  • sub roll
  • basil
  • pepper
  • salt
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Moroccan-Spiced Chicken Meatballs

  • salt
  • ground chicken
  • olive oil
  • garlic
  • light brown
  • sweet paprika
  • egg
  • yogurt
  • panko bread crumb
  • cumin
  • ginger
  • cinnamon
  • lemon juice
  • parsley
  • pine nut
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The Best Swedish Meatballs

  • heavy cream
  • ground beef
  • parsley
  • worcestershire sauce
  • olive oil
  • dijon mustard
  • egg
  • garlic powder
  • salt
  • panko bread crumb
  • allspice
  • nutmeg
  • onion
  • pepper
  • beef broth
  • all purpose flour
  • butter
  • salt
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Turkey-Spinach Meatballs

  • salt
  • cooking spray
  • oregano
  • fennel seed
  • lemon zest
  • salt
  • spinach
  • tomato
  • garlic
  • garlic
  • egg
  • ground turkey
  • parmesan cheese
  • bread crumb
  • onion
  • red pepper flake
  • onion
  • parsley
  • olive oil
  • tomato paste
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Classic Cheeseball

  • parsley flake
  • hot pepper sauce
  • worcestershire sauce
  • oregano
  • garlic powder
  • cream cheese
  • cheddar cheese
  • green onion
  • pecan
  • black pepper
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Spaghetti and Meatballs

  • wheat spaghetti
  • tomato
  • egg
  • onion
  • ground turkey
  • ground beef
  • parsley
  • black pepper
  • parmesan cheese
  • olive oil
  • bread
  • chicken broth
  • salt
  • garlic
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Matzo Ball Soup

  • ASSEMBLY
  • ground black pepper
  • salt
  • dill
  • carrot
  • CHICKEN STOCK
  • chicken wing
  • black peppercorn
  • chicken
  • garlic
  • parsnip
  • shallot
  • onion
  • carrot
  • celery
  • parsley
  • MATZO BALL MIXTURE
  • salt
  • schmaltz
  • club soda
  • egg
  • matzo meal
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Jerk Chicken Meatballs With Barbecue-Pineapple Glaze

  • MEATBALLS
  • oil
  • ground chicken
  • parsley
  • garlic powder
  • egg
  • onion
  • bread crumb
  • black pepper
  • salt
  • jamaican jerk seasoning paste
  • GLAZE
  • white rice
  • pineapple juice
  • cornstarch
  • garlic
  • onion powder
  • light
  • ketchup
  • salt
  • red pepper flake
  • worcestershire sauce
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Herbed Chicken and Spinach Meatballs

  • all purpose flour
  • olive oil
  • lime
  • cilantro
  • bread crumb
  • spinach
  • egg
  • serrano chile
  • ground chicken
  • heavy cream
  • black pepper
  • fennel seed
  • lemon zest
  • cayenne pepper
  • cinnamon
  • nutmeg
  • salt
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Meatball Subs

  • olive oil
  • salt
  • ground beef
  • egg
  • parmesan cheese
  • pasta sauce
  • basil
  • garlic
  • hoagie roll
  • mozzarella cheese
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Spicy Meatballs With Chickpeas

  • GRAVY
  • olive oil
  • salt
  • chicken
  • cumin
  • plum tomato
  • cinnamon
  • parsley
  • onion
  • red pepper flake
  • saffron
  • chickpea
  • MEATBALLS
  • coriander
  • cumin
  • lamb
  • onion
  • arborio rice
  • cinnamon
  • salt
  • garlic
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Oreo Balls

  • oreo cooky
  • chocolate bark
  • white chocolate bark
  • cream cheese
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Italian Meatballs (Extra Soft and Juicy!)

  • red pepper flake
  • salt
  • egg
  • white bread
  • onion
  • water
  • parsley
  • parmesan cheese
  • ground beef
  • garlic
  • tomato passata
  • olive oil
  • italian seasoning
  • ground pork
  • onion
  • black pepper
  • parmesan cheese
  • parsley
  • pasta
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Meatless Meatballs in Marinara Sauce

  • olive oil
  • parmesan cheese
  • tamari
  • plant based vegan ground beef
  • salt
  • panko bread crumb
  • oregano
  • black pepper
  • parsley
  • onion
  • red pepper flake
  • pasta sauce
  • garlic
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Almost-Famous Swedish Meatballs

  • salt
  • salt
  • lingonberry jam
  • vegetable oil
  • bread crumb
  • worcestershire sauce
  • egg egg white
  • beef broth
  • milk
  • ground pork
  • onion
  • heavy cream
  • allspice
  • all purpose flour
  • parsley
  • butter
  • garlic
  • ground beef
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Slow Cooker Spaghetti and Meatballs

  • salt
  • parsley
  • panko bread crumb
  • hot italian turkey sausage
  • spaghetti
  • ground beef
  • tomato
  • onion
  • red pepper flake
  • tomato paste
  • milk
  • red wine vinegar
  • garlic
  • egg
  • basil
  • red wine
  • parmesan cheese
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Chicken Parmesan Meatballs with Soft Polenta

  • salt
  • polenta
  • basil
  • olive oil
  • ricotta cheese
  • yellow cornmeal
  • egg
  • oregano
  • ground chicken
  • parsley
  • bread crumb
  • nutmeg
  • onion
  • onion
  • olive oil
  • parmesan cheese
  • garlic
  • garlic
  • tomato puree
  • butter
  • mozzarella cheese
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Maple-Pecan Bourbon Balls

  • vanilla extract
  • semisweet chocolate
  • pecan
  • salt
  • cocoa powder
  • confectioners sugar
  • bourbon
  • maple syrup
  • vanilla wafer
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Meatballs

  • salt
  • ground beef
  • egg
  • italian bread
  • italian flat leaf parsley
  • olive oil
  • garlic
  • pecorino romano cheese
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Simple Baked Italian Oregano Meatballs.

  • ground italian sausage
  • gochujang
  • pomegranate molasses
  • san marzano tomato
  • egg
  • oregano
  • harissa
  • olive oil
  • cumin
  • white bread
  • provolone cheese
  • garlic
  • mozzarella cheese
  • pasta
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Chinese Spaghetti and Meatballs

  • black pepper
  • ground pork
  • triple spinach
  • wheat spaghetti
  • sesame oil
  • chinese 5-spice powder
  • egg
  • bell pepper
  • puffed rice cereal
  • snow pea
  • tamari dark soy
  • inches ginger root
  • sesame seed
  • vegetable oil
  • garlic
  • green onion
  • salt
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Crockpot Meatballs

  • italian seasoning
  • egg
  • ground beef
  • italian bread crumb
  • tomato
  • onion
  • parmesan cheese
  • parsley
  • garlic
  • pasta sauce
  • tomato
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Swedish Meatballs

  • Cream Gravy
  • heavy cream
  • lemon juice
  • salt
  • butter
  • all purpose flour
  • allspice
  • nutmeg
  • pepper
  • beef broth
  • Meatballs
  • ​ground beef
  • ground pork
  • allspice
  • nutmeg
  • pepper
  • parsley
  • egg
  • olive oil
  • salt
  • panko
  • onion
  • garlic
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Bobby Flay's Spaghetti and Meat Balls with Tomato Sauce

  • parmesan cheese
  • salt
  • olive oil
  • #
  • bay leaf
  • country loaf
  • spanish onion
  • parsley
  • soften butter
  • ground beef
  • ground pork
  • veal
  • water
  • bread crumb
  • parsley
  • parmesan cheese
  • red pepper flake
  • olive oil
  • egg
  • plum tomato
  • garlic
  • garlic
  • garlic
  • basil
  • salt
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Turkey Meatballs in a Creamy Red Curry Sauce

  • Curry Sauce
  • chili flake
  • fish sauce
  • sugar
  • cilantro
  • basil
  • salt
  • coconut milk
  • thai red curry paste
  • lime juice
  • onion
  • garlic
  • Meatballs
  • cornstarch
  • red curry paste
  • basil
  • green onion
  • ground turkey
  • fish sauce
  • sugar
  • vegetable oil
  • salt
  • garlic
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Cheese Stuffed Bacon Meatballs

  • chuck
  • beef stock
  • chicken bouillon
  • black pepper
  • black pepper
  • worcestershire sauce
  • onion soup
  • onion
  • panko bread crumb
  • red pepper flake
  • olive oil
  • basil
  • oregano
  • garlic
  • tomato
  • tomato
  • bocconcini mozzarella ball
  • applewood smoked bacon
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Gingerbread Rum Balls

  • sugar
  • ginger
  • pecan
  • cardamom
  • cinnamon
  • ginger
  • dark
  • salt
  • cocoa powder
  • cookie crumb
  • maple syrup
  • confectioners sugar
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Mojo Meatballs

  • white rice
  • black pepper
  • orange juice
  • lime juice
  • morton salt
  • cilantro
  • cumin
  • egg
  • ground pork
  • olive oil
  • onion
  • serrano chile
  • salt
  • panko
  • sugar
  • garlic
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Weeknight Meatballs

  • black pepper
  • tomato sauce
  • parmesan cheese
  • garlic powder
  • ground beef
  • panko
  • salt
  • milk
  • olive oil
  • egg

Ingredient Breakdown

 
salt
garlic
olive oil
egg
parsley
onion
black pepper
parmesan cheese
red pepper flake
ground beef
bread crumb
basil
ground chicken
cumin
butter
tomato
ground pork
oregano
green onion
all purpose flour
cinnamon
ginger
cilantro
chicken broth
panko bread crumb
cayenne pepper
sugar
panko
nutmeg
lamb
garlic powder
worcestershire sauce
ground turkey
pasta sauce
milk
lemon juice
feta
heavy cream
carrot
vegetable oil
cream cheese
water
fish sauce
spinach
spaghetti
tomato paste
ricotta cheese
celery
cornstarch
chicken
allspice
pepper
confectioners sugar
pecan
turmeric
mint
lemon
dill
chickpea
beef broth
oil
white bread
lime juice
coconut milk
bay leaf
ritz cracker
chive
soy sauce
coriander
plum tomato
white rice
shallot
rosemary
hot sauce
italian sausage
cheddar cheese
greek yogurt
sesame seed
matzo meal
provolone cheese
cocoa powder
fennel seed
lemon zest
mozzarella cheese
italian seasoning
jalapeño
saffron
raisin
paprika
pecorino romano cheese
veal
lime
zucchini
orange juice
egg yolk
yogurt
broccoli
blue cheese
club soda
bell pepper
sour cream
dijon mustard
onion powder
mushroom
chicken stock
italian bread crumb
bourbon
goat cheese
parsley flake
wheat spaghetti
pomegranate molasses
ketchup
serrano chile
cherry tomato
vanilla extract
semisweet chocolate
pasta
cracker
brown sugar
maple syrup
san marzano tomato
sesame oil
herb
brown rice
coconut oil
meat
giant couscou
andcups day white bread
andcups onion
clove
salt pork
peach
wine
thyme
orange peel
chile powder
tahini
cumin seed
orecchiette
pasta shell
rotisserie chicken
mayonnaise
garam masala
curry powder
rice
salmon
umeboshi
nori
tart yogurt
sumac
round
egg noodle
tofu
canola oil
mushroom stock
bulgur wheat
sweet white miso
grill seasoning
sub roll
honey
chocolate cookie crumb
light brown
sweet paprika
pine nut
locatelli cheese
chinese broccoli
cooking spray
hot pepper sauce
rolled oat
bread
orange zest
ground black pepper
chicken wing
black peppercorn
parsnip
schmaltz
pineapple juice
light
jamaican jerk seasoning paste
hummus
avocado
orzo pasta
persian cucumber
eggplant
green
hoagie roll
loaf italian bread
arborio rice
oreo cooky
chocolate bark
white chocolate bark
sweetened
tomato passata
brandy
almond extract
almond flour
poppy seed
pancetta
tamari
plant based vegan ground beef
hormel pepperoni
pillsbury crescent dinner roll
all spice powder
lingonberry jam
egg egg white
whiskey
ginger ale
hot italian turkey sausage
red wine vinegar
red wine
polenta
yellow cornmeal
tomato puree
red bean paste
white sesame seed
glutinous rice flour
vanilla wafer
sherry vinegar
fennel
brown lentil
italian bread
italian flat leaf parsley
ground italian sausage
gochujang
harissa
triple spinach
chinese 5-spice powder
puffed rice cereal
snow pea
tamari dark soy
inches ginger root
watercress
pistachio
anchovy
​ground beef
#
country loaf
spanish onion
soften butter
chili flake
red curry paste
thai red curry paste
walnut
caper
white wine
marinated oil tomato
chuck
beef stock
chicken bouillon
onion soup
bocconcini mozzarella ball
applewood smoked bacon
cardamom
dark
cookie crumb
morton salt
stock
harissa paste
tomato sauce
seasoning salt
white vinegar
baking powder
baking soda
chicken breast

Insights

Correlated with Higher Ratings

  • bread crumb

Staple Ingredients

  • salt 21%
  • butter 12%
  • cream cheese 10%
  • egg 8%
  • pecan 7%
  • black pepper 7%
  • cheddar cheese 6%
  • vanilla extract 6%

Common Ingredients

  • all purpose flour 6%
  • green onion 6%
  • sugar 6%
  • onion 5%
  • garlic 4%
  • peanut butter 4%
  • vegetable oil 4%
  • water 4%
  • confectioners sugar 4%
  • garlic powder 4%
  • olive oil 4%
  • powdered sugar 4%
  • honey 3%
  • parsley 3%

Usual Ingredients

  • 3%
  • worcestershire sauce 3%
  • chocolate chip 3%
  • bacon 3%
  • cayenne pepper 3%
  • cocoa powder 3%
  • cracker 3%
  • brown sugar 2%
  • lemon juice 2%
  • oil 2%
  • baking powder 2%
  • bourbon 2%
  • bread crumb 2%
  • coconut 2%
  • ginger 2% See More
  • milk 2%
  • oregano 2%
  • baking soda 2%
  • cilantro 2%
  • onion powder 2%
  • panko breadcrumb 2%
  • semi sweet chocolate chip 2%
  • bell pepper 2%
  • chive 2%
  • cornstarch 2%
  • cranberry 2%
  • ground pork 2%
  • marshmallow 2%
  • peanut 2%
  • popcorn 2%
  • sesame seed 2%
  • sweetened condensed milk 2%
  • almond 1%
  • bisquick 1%
  • chocolate 1%
  • light corn syrup 1%
  • maple syrup 1%
  • mayonnaise 1%
  • mozzarella cheese 1%
  • nut 1%
  • oreo cooky 1%
  • paprika 1%
  • pepper 1%
  • vanilla 1%
  • walnut 1%