Basic Freezer Meatballs Recipes

MAKE-AHEAD MEATBALLS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls, about 12 dozen. , Place meatballs on greased racks in shallow baking pans. Bake at 400° for 10-15 minutes or until no longer pink, turning often; drain. Cool. , Freeze option: Freeze cooled meatballs in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Reheat on a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan in a preheated 350° oven until heated through.,

BASIC FREEZER MEATBALLS

Steps:

• 1. In a large bowl, combine ground beef with eggs and bread crumbs.
• 2. Add in the onion and spices. Use your hands to mix well.
• 3. Shape the mixture into 1-inch balls.
• 4. Place meatballs in a single layer on a baking sheet or in a 9 x 13 pan.
• 5. Bake at 400 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes or until no longer pink. Drain grease and cool on paper towels.
• 6. Store meatballs in a freezer bag or container in the freezer.
• 7. Note: Sometimes I like to use ground sausage for half of the ground beef.

QUICK AND SIMPLE MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, combine eggs, water, onion, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic and seasonings; mix well. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls. Place meatballs on greased racks in shallow baking pans. Bake, uncovered, until no longer pink, 15-18 minutes. , Freeze option: Freeze cooled meatballs in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in the microwave.

MAKE-AHEAD FREEZER MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients except beef.
• Mix in beef well, and shape into meatballs.
• Place all on single layer in pan.
• Bake 20 minutes at 350.
• Remove and drain on paper towels, and let cool 15 minutes.
• Put in freezer bag or freezer container or use immediately.