Freezer Meatballs
These meatballs freeze perfectly! Perfect for a quick and easy weekday dinner, I make this freezer meatballs recipe all the time.
Ingredients
- 1 lb extra lean ground beef
- 1 lb hot Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloved garlic, minced
- 1 cup bread crumbs
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400˚F. Line a baking sheet with aluminium foil. Set aside.
- Place all the ingredients in a large bowl. Mix together with your hands until fully combined.
- Form into balls. I used this cookie scoop. Place on the prepared baking sheet, and place in the preheated oven for 20-22 minutes, or until they are brown. Remove from the oven, and place on a plate lined with paper towels. Allow to cool.
- Place in a freezer bag and try to remove as much air as possible. (I place a straw in the bag and close it until only the straw is sticking out of the small hole. Suck the air out. It now looks vacuum sealed!)
- When ready to use, defrost in the refrigerator in the morning and they should be defrosted for dinner. Alternatively, you can throw the frozen meatballs into a sauce, and allow to simmer for around 20 minutes.