I have an easy recipe to share that can be used with many other recipes. Make-Ahead Freezer Meatballs can be used with any recipe that uses meatballs.
This recipes makes a large batch and can be frozen. Perfect for a busy life. The recipe uses “flash freezing.” For more information on flash freezing, please visit Once A Month Meals.
If you’d like to make a small batch to cook right away, just divide the recipe by 3 or 4.
Try using these meatballs with my Sweet BBQ Meatballs recipe!
Freezer Meatballs
These all-purpose meatballs are perfect for a variety of different recipes. The recipe makes a large batch and is perfect for make-ahead freezer cooking.
Ingredients
- 12 ounce Evaporated Milk
- 3 pounds Ground beef
- 1 Cup Oatmeal, ground up
- 1/2 Cup Bread Crumbs
- 1 Chopped Onion
- 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
- 2 teaspoons Chili powder
- 2 Eggs, lightly beaten
Instructions
- In a very large bowl, mix ground beef, oatmeal, bread crumbs, onion, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and chili powder. Add in lightly beaten eggs; do not overwork.
- Shape the meatballs into one" balls. Place in single layers on an ungreased baking sheet.
To Freeze:
- Place the meatballs on the tray into your freezer to “flash freeze” them for 1-2 hours. Transfer the meatballs to labelled plastic freezer storage bags.
To Cook:
- Cover in your favorite sauce. Place in oven at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
Notes
Try using these meatballs with my Sweet BBQ Meatballs recipe!
Author: Stacy
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Sounds like my house with my sons…I keep telling them that they are going to miss me and I always threaten to run away from home too! These are much better that those store bought frozen meatballs – thanks for sharing the recipe.
I run away but they keep tracking me down & bringing me back. It could be because I only run as far the end of the driveway and I’m out of breath! ~Stacy
Hi Stacy – it’s a great idea to make a big batch of meatballs so they’re always ready! Thanks so much for sharing at Best of the Weekend! Hope you have a happy Sunday and a wonderful week!
Thank you Cindy. I certainly enjoy having them on hand! See you next week ~Stacy
Thanks for sharing with us on Five Friday Finds last week! It’s great to be have some meatballs stocked for a busy day. Looking forward to what you bring this week. :)