Make-Ahead Meatballs Recipe
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Make-Ahead Meatballs

By: Ruth Andrewson  
"'My husband and I have company often,' relates Ruth Andrewson of Leavenworth, Washington. 'Keeping a supply of these frozen meatballs on hand means I can easily prepare a quick, satisfying meal. I start with a versatile meatball mix that makes about 12 dozen meatballs, then freeze them in batches for future use.'"

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What to Drink?

Wine Zinfandel
Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 30 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 4 eggs
  • 2 cups dry bread crumbs
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
  • 4 pounds lean ground beef

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, beat eggs. Add the next five ingredients. Add beef; mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls, about 12 dozen. Place in single layers in ungreased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pans. bake at 400 degrees F for 10-15 minutes or until no longer pink, turning often; drain. Cool. Place about 30 meatballs each into freezer containers. May be frozen for up to 3 months. Yield: 5 batches (about 30 meatballs per batch).

Footnotes

  • Nutritional Analysis: One serving of 5 meatballs (prepared with egg substitute) equals 139 calories, 6 g fat (0 saturated fat), 22 mg cholesterol, 357 mg sodium, 6 g carbohydrate, 0 fiber, 14 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 meat, 2 lean meat, 1/2 starch.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 19, 2007 by Alli G. 
This is a really great "basic" meatball recipe. I put 5 meatballs in a ziploc and added 1/2 c... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 30, 2007 by JeanBean 
SO YUMMY! I used Italian Bread crumbs and they were AWESOME! I must have made mine a lot... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2007 by GodivaGirl 
I simmered these in a marinara sauce recipes (from this site) for 4 hours on low. I used 1... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 23, 2008 by Janine 
As this recipe is written, these are standard meatballs. Good, but nothing great, until you... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 15, 2008 by ~TxCin~ILove2Ck 
Great meatball. This went great with Nanny's spaghetti sauce but would have been just as great... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 25, 2007 by LOISTOO 
I doubled this recipe and got 13 dozen for our big party. They were perfectly seasoned and I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 14, 2007 by JULILAL 
I thought this was a good one. I added some oregeno and thyme to give it an italian flaw but... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 14, 2009 by mlshannon 
These meatballs are GREAT!!! I had my hubby try one right outta the oven first thing outta his... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 26, 2008 by Diane T 
Excellent recipe I made these with seasoned croutons instead of the bread crumbs and added red... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 7, 2009 by sweetandsalty 
I really like that this recipe is baked, not fried. I found that after adding the bread... MORE

 
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