Happy Meatballs Day!
Today was National Meatballs Day for 2025! Grab yourself a nice, fresh and savory plate of meatballs. Great, anytime – especially for dinner, but not off limits for breakfast, lunch, or just a snack. . .
Happy National Meatballs Day ! ! !
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The History:
Origination of Meatballs: Meatballs has a long history, dating back to ancient Rome, Persia, and China. In ancient Rome, the cookbook Apicius featured recipes for meatballs made with peacock, pheasant, and rabbit. Some historians believe the first meatballs originated in Persia, known as kofta, made from leftover ground lamb. In China, variations of meatballs emerged around 200 BC, including “Four Joy Meatballs” from the Qin Dynasty. During the Middle Ages, the poume d’oranges dish was popular. Meatballs appeared in the United States in the mid-1800s, with meatball subs gaining popularity in Italian-American delis. The Swedish meatball is another well-known dish that has evolved over the years. You can also watch this video to learn more about the history of meatballs.
Swedish meatballs courtesy of Openverse
Ready for the Whole Week and More: You can I prepare meatballs ahead of time, making mealtime easier. They can be frozen in an airtight container and put in your freezer. Make extra batches for a variety of meatball dishes when needed.
Celebrated: National Meatballs Day is celebrated every year on March 9th.
A Few Facts:
I am sharing a few facts, and more, some trivia, some not trivial. . .
Meatballs with Meatballs 02 courtesy of Openverse
Meatballs, Meatballs. . .and More Meatballs:
Plenty of Meatballs Styles: An overview of various meatball types from different culinary traditions for meatball varieties worldwide:
- Swedish Meatballs: These consist of a blend of ground beef and pork, typically seasoned with allspice and nutmeg, and are served with a rich creamy gravy.
- Frikadeller: These are flat, pan-fried meatballs, representing a Danish or Scandinavian style, often compared to their German counterparts.
- Tsukune: These are Japanese chicken meatballs, frequently skewered and grilled, and flavored with soy sauce, mirin, and sake.
- Bakso: These Indonesian or Chinese-Indonesian meatballs, made from beef or chicken, are commonly served in a savory broth and are a popular street food option.
- Bò Viên: These Vietnamese beef meatballs, influenced by Chinese cuisine, are characterized by their springy texture.
- Keftedes: These Greek meatballs are generally prepared with ground beef or lamb and are often accompanied by a tomato sauce.
- Kofta: These spiced meatballs from the Middle East or India are typically made with lamb or beef and can be either grilled or fried.
- Frikadelle: This traditional Afrikaans dish usually features baked meatballs.
- Meatball Chilli Con Carne: This recipe combines baked meatballs with chili con carne.
- Meatball and Mozzarella Pan Bake: This dish features baked meatballs paired with mozzarella cheese.
- Meatball Pasta Bake: This recipe incorporates baked meatballs with pasta.
Sloppy Joe Meatball Bake: This recipe combines baked meatballs with the flavors of a sloppy joe.
- Italian Baked Meatballs: This dish showcases baked meatballs infused with Italian flavors.
- Baked Pecorino and White Pepper Meatballs: This dish features baked meatballs made with pecorino cheese and white pepper.
- Giant Cheese-Stuffed Mexican Meatballs: This recipe includes baked meatballs filled with cheese and infused with Mexican flavors.
- Harissa Meatballs: This dish features baked meatballs seasoned with harissa paste.
- Meatballs with Italian sausage: Any meatball above with a paired Italian sausage.
- More. . .
Popular Alternate Options: Meatballs are made with beef, turkey, and pork. Here are just a few different meals with of meatballs I enjoy:Spaghetti and meatballs:
- Swedish Meatballs
- Meatball Sub
- Meatball Pizza
- Turkey Meatballs
- Lamb Meatballs
- Porcupine Meatballs (made with rice)
- More. . ..
Meatballs and meatballs courtesy of Openverse
The Present:
People all over the world, including the U.S. are enjoying their meatballs, every day!
The Future:
Let’s give thanks and enjoy meatballs this great year and in the years to come. . .
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Meatball First courtesy of Openverse
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