This Freezer Meatballs Recipe is a staple in our household. They are super simple to make and it’s easy to double the batch. I am always stocking up the freezer with them because my family loves them so much. You can eat them on a sandwich, with pasta, or just by themselves! They are delicious!
Easy Freezer Meatballs Recipe
First, preheat your oven to 375˚. Then, chop up 1 medium onion in a small dice. You will most likely be crying by the time you are done…but these meatballs are totally worth a good cry.
Add 2 lbs. of ground beef, 2 eggs, 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, and the diced onion to a large mixing bowl.
Add 3 Tablespoons of tomato paste.
Then, add 3/4 cup of plain bread crumbs.
I like to add 1/4 teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes. I love the little bit of heat it brings, but you can leave this out if you like. Or you can add even more if you like things extra spicy!
Next, add 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of pepper, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, and 1 Tablespoon of dried basil. You can just add them straight to the mixing bowl with all of the other ingredients. I just thought they all looked pretty in this little white bowl.
Now it’s time to get messy! Combine all ingredients until mixed well. You can use a spoon if you like, but I think your hands work the best to get everything incorporated.
Then, shape the mixture into 1 1/2 inch balls and place on a well greased baking sheet. I like to line mine with aluminum foil and then spray the foil with cooking spray.
Bake them for 30 minutes or until golden brown.
Freezer Directions:
This Freezer Meatballs Recipe is so easy to freeze. Just let them cool completely, put in a freezer safe zip lock bag and place in the freezer. When you are ready to eat, let them thaw in the refrigerator and heat as needed. You can reheat them in the microwave, oven, or in a pot of sauce on the stove top. So easy!
Below is a printable recipe card. Enjoy!
Freezer Meatballs Recipe
Easy Freezer Meatballs are super simple to make and They are delicious!
Ingredients
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 1 onion finely diced
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated
- 3/4 cup plain bread crumbs
- 3 Tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 Tbsp dried basil
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flake optional
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a large bowl, mix well with hands or spoon.
- Shape into 1 1/2" balls and place on a greased baking sheet.
- Bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes or until brown.
Recipe Notes
Freezer Instructions: Let baked meatballs cool completely and place in a freezer safe zip lock bag. When ready to eat, thaw in refrigerator and microwave for 1 minute or until hot.
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Can’t wait to try! you rock!!!
I found a great ground beef sale and will add these to my freezer. Thanks for sharing!
These do sound super easy and look tasty too! 🙂
Hi Karrie, this is a mouth watering recipe. Thanks a lot for sharing this recipe. 🙂
Hi Karrie, do you flash freeze these? ive heard a lot about flash freeze a lot of foods so they are easier to pull out one by one if needed?? By the way I love your page I came across it a while back and now im into freezing EVERYTHING!!!
Yes, you can flash freeze these meatballs to make them easier to pull out individual servings by freezing them first on a cookie sheet individually for about 20 minutes and then adding them to a freezer bag. I am so glad you like the freezer meals–they have changed my life, too!
It is really easy to do. I think its taste is really delicious b’cuz of many ingredients. I love it….
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OMG! this is such an yummy dish! love it.
So glad you liked it as much as I do!
Meat ball <3 I love meat ball, i eat it with pasta, rice and many more, always the best <3 Thank for your recipe, it look soooo tasty
Very details with high quality images. I will try to make it follow your recipe. Thanks for sharing!
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Wow! They look so great! In Vietnam, we also have the kind of meatball like this (look exactly the same) but the ingredients are a little different, we usually use pork instead of beef and add cassava also. I can’t wait to try this new one. Thank you very much for sharing!
It is really easy to do. I think its taste is really delicious b’cuz of many ingredients. I love it
Thank you very much!
Thanks Karrie Easy Freezer Meatballs Recipe share with us. Great Thinking
OMG ….Im Sicilian and this is a tasty..easy..decadent meatball !!!! Thank you for sharing as I just shared with 6 girlfriends lol …. Love your site
you posted a chicken meatball and I cant find it.. OMG it was so great for my xmas party please send
What sauce did you put on these in the picture with the cast iron? Thanks!!
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I only have Italian bread crumbs (parsley, garlic, and grated cheese are all added). Should I adjust the recipe to reflect this?
What would you suggest to use in stead of the tomato paste? My husband has a sensitivity to tomatoes.
By the way, you have inspired me – I can’t wait to get started!!
Yay! you will love making ahead freezer meals!! Maybe just leave it out – I can’t think of anything else to sub.