There are a few tricks I've learned over the years that will keep your coked meatballs intact. First and foremost, massaging the meat and making the meat mixture as smooth as possible will go a long way, which is why I recommend using a food processor. u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eSecondly, you can roll the meatballs in your hand and compact them tightly to make sure they stick together.