🍖 Frozen Meatballs Recipe

🛒 Ingredients

Meatballs

• 1 lb ground beef, pork, or a mix

• ½ cup breadcrumbs

• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

• 1 large egg

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 small onion, finely chopped

• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (or 1 tsp dried)

• ½ tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• ½ tsp Italian seasoning (optional)

For Freezing

• 1–2 baking sheets lined with parchment paper

• Freezer-safe bag or container

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Make the Meatballs

1. In a large bowl, combine all meatball ingredients.

2. Mix gently until just combined — avoid overmixing for tender meatballs.

3. Shape into 1–1½ inch balls.

2️⃣ Freeze Meatballs

1. Place meatballs on a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving space between them.

2. Freeze 1–2 hours until firm.

3. Transfer frozen meatballs to a freezer-safe bag or container. Label with date.

4. Freeze up to 3 months.

3️⃣ Cook from Frozen

Oven-Baked

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. Place frozen meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment.

3. Bake 18–25 minutes, turning halfway, until browned and cooked through (internal temp 165°F / 74°C).

Stovetop / Sauce

1. Simmer frozen meatballs in your favorite tomato or cream sauce for 20–25 minutes until fully cooked.

2. Serve over pasta, in sandwiches, or as an appetizer.

✨ Tips & Variations

• Flavor twists: Add chopped spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, or a dash of hot sauce.

• Cheesy meatballs: Stuff with a cube of mozzarella before freezing.

• Low-carb: Skip breadcrumbs and use almond flour or crushed pork rinds.

If you like, I can also give a quick-cook frozen meatballs recipe that’s ready in under 30 minutes with homemade sauce, perfect for last-minute dinners.

Do you want me to do that version?