meatball

A meatball is a small ball-shaped piece of food made from ground meat. It's often served with pasta or rice.

You might see meatballs on menus as part of Italian dishes like spaghetti and meatballs, or they could be served as an appetizer at a party. Meatballs are usually made by mixing ground beef or pork with some seasonings and then forming the mixture into small balls. They can be baked or fried before being served. Sometimes, people also use other types of protein like turkey or veal to make meatballs.