7 ways to make a better meatball

The meatball wants to join you for cozy, weeknight dinners. It wants to be the star of your next cocktail party. It's happy on its own, or on a dainty toothpick; it's as comfortable naked as it is dressed up.

Here are seven recipes that will make meatballs the It food of the season.

Spicy Korean-Style Gochujang Meatballs by foxloveslemons

Meatballs Emilia Romagna with Pasta Sheets by thirschfeld

Lamb Meatballs with Yogurt Sauce by MySocialChef

Extra Tender Meatballs by Merrill Stubbs

Rao's Meatballs by Genius Recipes

Turkish Yogurt Soup with Lamb Meatballs by fiveandspice

Kefta-Style Meatballs with Grilled Grapes and Yogurt Sauce by roseinparis

This article originally appeared on Food52.com: 7 meatball recipes.

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