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Make-Ahead Meatballs

SUBMITTED BY: Ruth Andrewson PHOTO BY: GodivaGirl

"'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.'"
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 33 stars. This recipe average a 4.5 star rating.
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  15 Min
READY IN  25 Min

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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).

FOOTNOTE

  • 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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REVIEWS

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 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 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 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 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 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 Sep. 1, 2008 by Mrs. Olsen
Delicious! I only had 1 pound of ground beef, so I quartered the recipe and wound up with 16... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 8, 2008 by Rocky Hill Gal
Standard, inoffensive meatball recipe. Any real flavor will come from what you put on the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 6, 2008 by adia
Simple, quick and really yummy! I loved how I was able to just cook them and pop them into... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 16, 2008 by SALANIE
I cut this recipe in half, and make the meatballs in to small patties, and cook for 10... MORE