Basic Meatballs
Who doesn't love a good meatball? These can be paired with Basic Marinara Sauce for spaghetti and meatballs, or Alfredo Sauce, or made into meatball sandwiches topped with mozzarella cheese.
NO DEFROSTING NEEDED!
INGREDIENTS | SERVES 6
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 cup bread or cracker crumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan
- 1 sprig chopped parsley
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 2 beaten eggs
- Red wine, as needed for meatballs to hold together
- Diced mushrooms (optional)
Freezing Day
Combine all ingredients.
Form into balls and bake at 350°F for 30 minutes–1 hour depending upon the size of the meatball, until it is no longer pink in the middle.
Flash freeze on a baking sheet and transfer into freezer bag.
Reheating Instructions
Add frozen meatballs to desired sauce and cook over medium temperature 20–25 minutes or until heated to desired temperature. Meatballs can also be defrosted in the refrigerator overnight and used as desired.
PER SERVING
Calories: 543 | Fat: 31g | Protein: 48g | Sodium: 564mg | Carbohydrates: 14g | Fiber: 1g
