Large-Batch Freezer Meatballs

5 from 6 votes

These Freezer Meatballs are delicious, easy to make, and make enough for 17 servings! They cost just $10.33 to make which works out to 30¢ per meatball!

Prep Time20

Cook Time20

COOLING TIME5

Total Time45

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: comfort food, ground beef

Servings: people

Calories: 267kcal

Cost: $10.33

Equipment

large mixing bowl
Wooden spoon
3-Tablespoon scoop
rimmed baking sheets
parchment paper
instant-read thermometer

Ingredients

4 pounds lean ground beef thawed
2 cups diced yellow onion
4 large eggs lightly beaten
1 ½ cups plain bread crumbs
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons pepper

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Instructions

Move oven rack to the middle position and preheat to 400 degrees, Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl add all of the meatball ingredients. Use a wooden spoon or your hands to mix everything together.
Use a 3-Tablespoon scoop to scoop the meatball mixture, and then roll it into a ball with your hands. Place the meatballs on the prepared baking sheets, leaving ½” between each meatball.
Bake for 20 minutes or until the interior temperature reaches 165 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer. (If you don’t have an instant-read thermometer then just cook until the inside of the meatballs are no longer pink). Let the meatballs cool 5 minutes before serving.

FREEZER INSTRUCTIONS:

Let the cooked meatballs cool to room temperature, and then place them into a gallon-sized freezer bag. Place in the freezer for up to 4 months.

Notes

This recipe makes 34 large meatballs.

Reheating from Frozen Instructions:
In Sauce: If you’re using them for spaghetti and meatballs, then let them simmer in the pasta sauce for 10 minutes, or until warmed through.
In Oven: Place meatballs on a foil-lined baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees F until heated through about 10 minutes.
Microwave: Place 10 meatballs on a microwave-safe plate and cook on HIGH for 2 minutes. You may need to add additional time depending on your microwave.

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