meatball
Sign in to savethumb|Hochzeitssuppe, a traditional German wedding soup with meatballs thumb|Raw meatballs thumb|Meatballs being cooked A meatball is ground meat (mince) rolled into a ball, sometimes along with other ingredients, such as bread crumbs, minced onion, eggs, butter, and seasoning. Meatballs are cooked by frying, baking, steaming, or braising in sauce. There are many types of meatballs using different types of meats and spices. The term is sometimes extended to meatless versions based on legumes, vegetables, mushrooms, fish (also commonly known as fish balls) or other seafood.
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A meatball is ground meat formed into a ball shape, often mixed with ingredients like bread crumbs, onions, eggs, and seasonings, then cooked by frying, baking, steaming, or braising. Meatballs are a versatile dish found in many cuisines around the world, with countless variations using different meats, spices, and even non-meat alternatives.
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thumb|Hochzeitssuppe, a traditional German wedding soup with meatballs thumb|Raw meatballs thumb|Meatballs being cooked A meatball is ground meat (mince) rolled into a ball, sometimes along with other ingredients, such as bread crumbs, minced onion, eggs, butter, and seasoning. Meatballs are cooked by frying, baking, steaming, or braising in sauce. There are many types of meatballs using different types of meats and spices. The term is sometimes extended to meatless versions based on legumes, vegetables, mushrooms, fish (also commonly known as fish balls) or other seafood.
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