Meatballs are one of those dishes that, while fundamentally hearty and delicious, even in their most basic, unembellished form, really benefit from a litte plussing up. In the case of Trader Joe’s Homestyle Angus Beef Meatballs, for example, our supplier has applied some truly appetizing upgrades. Their recipe starts with a base of tender, ground, 100% Angus Beef, to which they add a bit of panko breadcrumbs, to create an even more toothsome texture, along with onion and garlic purée, a blend of aromatic herbs like basil and oregano, as well as grated Parmesan and Romano cheeses for some extra umami. It all results in a super flavorful and texturally satisfying Meatball, which cooks quickly and easily at home.

Once fully cooked (which only takes 10 to 20 minutes in your air fryer or conventional oven), our Homestyle Angus Beef Meatballs make an excellent addition to soups, submarine sandwiches, and, of course, a classic plate of spaghetti, dressed with any of our marvelous marina options (Trader Joe’s Roasted Garlic Marinara Sauce is an especially inspired choice.) They’re amazing as appetizers when served with something rich and tangy to dip them in, like our Thick, Bold & Spicy Red, Sweet Dill Mustard, or Organic Kansas City Style BBQ sauces. And for a fun, flavorful twist on sliders, smash them in the frying pan, cook all the way through, and serve on a sliced Aloha Roll.