Fried, baked, braised, or steamed, meatballs are extremely versatile and come in many delicious variations. Frankly, it isn’t a surprise that they’re found in several popular world cuisines. Apart from our beloved baked meatballs in Italian-American cuisine, you’ll also find tasty versions in Asian, Scandinavian, and Eastern European countries. In fact, the first meatball dates back more than two thousand years ago and even ancient Roman cookbooks include meatball recipes that haven’t changed much over time! Nowadays, a traditional meatball recipe is still based on a few basic ingredients like ground meat mixed with egg, breadcrumbs, minced onions and, most importantly, the perfect seasoning. In soups, on a skewer, or combined with savory sauces, there are a million different ways to enjoy these little mouthfuls of joy.