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Freezer Meatballs Recipe
Easy Freezer Meatballs are super simple to make and they are delicious!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 24 meatballs
Calories: 127 kcal
Course:
Appetizer , Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian , American
Ingredients
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 1 onion finely diced or pureed
- 2 eggs lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 3/4 cup plain bread crumbs
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp dried basil
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- In a large bowl add in your 2 eggs and lightly beat them with a fork or whisk. Then add to bowl the 2 lbs ground beef, 1 diced or pureed onion, 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, 3/4 cup bread crumbs, 3 tbsp tomato paste, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp pepper, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tbsp dried basil and your 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes if using. Mix to combine either using your hands or a strong mixing spoon.
- Shape into 1-1/2 inch balls and place on parchment lined rimmed baking sheet, spacing at least 1/4 inch (0.5 cm) apart.
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MAKE IT NOW
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Bake meatballs in preheated oven for 20-23 minutes or no longer pink inside. Let cool 3-4 minutes, then serve.
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MAKE IT A FREEZER MEAL
- Place baking sheet with raw meatballs into freezer and flash freeze until hard, about 1 hour. Transfer frozen meatballs to a labeled gallon sized freezer safe bag. Seal bag, removing as much air as possible. Place in freezer and freeze until ready to cook.
COOK FROM FROZEN
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place meatballs on a lightly greased rimmed baking sheet.
- Bake meatballs in preheated oven for 25 - 30 minutes or no longer pink inside. Let cool 3-4 minutes, then serve.
COOK FIRST, THEN FREEZE & REHEAT
- If you'd like to cook them first and then freeze them, bake them at 400° for 20 minutes or until no longer pink inside, then allow to cool completely. Add to gallon freezer bag, seal bag and freeze. To quickly reheat just remove a 1-2 out of bag and microwave on high for 1-2 minutes and serve as desired. Or place in oven and bake until warmed through.
Notes
- Freezer Instructions: Let baked meatballs cool completely and place in a freezer safe zip lock bag. Seal bag, removing as much air as possible.
- Reheat From Frozen:
Nutrition Information
Serving
1Meatball
Calories
127kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
41mg
(14%)
Sodium
201mg
(8%)
Potassium
146mg
(4%)
Vitamin A
65IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
0.7mg
(1%)
Calcium
43mg
(4%)
Iron
1.1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24meatballs
Amount Per Serving
Calories 127
% Daily Value*
Serving | 1Meatball | |
Calories | 127kcal | 6% |
Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
Protein | 8g | 16% |
Fat | 8g | 12% |
Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
Cholesterol | 41mg | 14% |
Sodium | 201mg | 8% |
Potassium | 146mg | 3% |
Vitamin A | 65IU | 1% |
Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 1% |
Calcium | 43mg | 4% |
Iron | 1.1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.