frozen meatballs

Meatballs can be used in so many different and delicious dishes, why not make and freeze extra and use them in all your favorite recipes?

Easy Meatballs Recipe (and How to Freeze Them!)

lb turkey

garlic (minced)

onion

green onion (finely chopped)

tsp salt

Italian seasoning

tsp red chili flakes

dry bread crumbs

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a large oven-safe baking sheet or casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray or line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.

In a large bowl mix together all of the ingredients until fully combined (using your hands may be helpful to get everything combined evenly). Shape into approximately 24 evenly sized meatballs (optional - use a large cookie scoop to scoop the meat mixture into equal portions).

Transfer the meatballs to the prepared baking dish or baking sheet arranged in a single layer. Bake for approximately 15-20 minutes, or until internal temperature registers 160 degrees F.

How to Make Meatballs

Remove the cooked meatballs from the oven and allow them to cool to room temperature. Once at room temperature, place meatballs on a small tray or cookie sheet lined with parchment paper and place the tray in the freezer. Allow meatballs to freeze for at least 2 hours.

Once frozen, transfer the meatballs to a freezer bag or freezer container with as much air removed as possible. Use a permanent pen to label the bag with the meatball type and the date. Store at the back of the freezer until ready to use.

To thaw: For best results, thaw your meatballs in the refrigerator overnight. You may also transfer the bag with the meatballs into a bowl filled with warm water to help speed up thawing (just make sure there are no holes!) Feel free to simmer frozen meatballs in your favorite sauce, soups, or casseroles (note that additional cooking time will be required when starting with frozen (vs. thawed) meatballs). You may also thaw frozen meatballs in the microwave. Microwave at 30-second increments, turning the meatballs often to ensure even cooking.

How to Freeze Meatballs

<p>Instant Pot Rotini Pasta and Meatballs is an easy pasta recipe that only takes minutes to make!</p>

Instant Pot Rotini Pasta and Meatballs

Bag Italian Meatballs Frozen (28 meatballs)

Spaghetti Sauce (we used Prego Garden Chunky Combo)

Rotel Original Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies

0z. Box Rotini Pasta

water

Place frozen meatballs in Instant Pot. Spread meatballs out.

Layer the pasta on top of the meatballs.Spread pasta out evenly.

Dump in can of rotel. Use back of spoon to spread tomatoes &amp; chile over pasta.

Pour in the psta sauce. Use back of spoon to spread sauce. 

Fill empty spaghetti sauce jar with water. Should be 2 1/2 cups water. Shake jar then pour water into large measuring cup. Add another 1/2 cup water to measuring cup. You should have 3 cups of water.

Take half the water and pour it around the inside of the instant pot so it seeps down to the  meatballs.Then pour the other half of water evenly over the top of the sauce.

 Add your seasoning of choice or stir in the seasoning once the pasta and meatballs are finish cooking.

Close the lid and lock it. Place the knob to the sealing position.Then set the pot to manual (high pressure) 6 minutes. It may take a few minutes to come to pressure.

 Carefully do quick release once the timer goes off. Turn the knob to venting. After the valve (pin) goes down carefully open the lid.

Stir the pasta and meatballs and serve or place a lid on the pot and serve when ready.

I have yet to try rotini in the instant pot. I have egg noodles. I am going to have to add this to my list, It looks delicious!

My dental issues are starting to get taken care of!  I loved this when I made it the first time and as I type this my second batch of this is in the IP!  I did sub one thing, though.  I used 10 oz. of cherry tomatoes and they should work fine!  Thanks again for the great recipe!

Just thought I'd let you know that I LOVE this recipe!!!!!  I've made it like 10 times already!  It will be the pasta dish I will make for my buddies at work I hope in November!  I rave about it and I think they'll like it too!  I hope you don't mind, and I've noticed that you've noticed a time or two when I recommend this recipe to people!  I will always recommend it to people and I think I finally found the perfect combinations for me!  I use (thank you Jeffrey from Pressure Luck for some of these!) Victoria Brand Marinara Sauce for the pasta sauce, I divide the 3 cups of water in half using half of it to wash out the sauce jar and the other cup and a half of BTB Garlic Broth.  I of course use the cherry tomatoes, and the spices that work well for me are 1 tsp each of oregano leaves, dried basil, and Italian seasoning.  Thanks for a super easy and super great recipe!  I always recommend the great ones to newbies on the IP community and just did so again a few minutes ago!  I know you have other recipes on your blog and I really do need to go through them all!  So many recipes, so little time!  Take care!

These Easy Meatball Subs are a quick, kid-friendly weeknight dinner your family will love--and they're ready in about 30 minutes!

Easy Meatball Subs

olive oil

garlic cloves, pressed

oregano

red pepper flakes, (big

tomatoes

salt

sugar

Rosina Italian Style Meatballs, (1/2 ounce size)

sub, brat, or hot dog buns

mozzarella cheese

In a medium skillet or saucepan, heat olive...

In a medium skillet or saucepan, heat olive oil on medium heat for 15 seconds, then add garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Add crushed tomatoes and stir well; add salt and sugar and stir again until combined

Add entire package of Rosina Italian Style Meatballs...

Add entire package of Rosina Italian Style Meatballs to sauce, stirring so meatballs are covered in sauce.

Cover pan and cook for 20-25 minutes, stirring...

Cover pan and cook for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Move oven rack to top position, and heat...

Move oven rack to top position, and heat the broiler to HIGH.

Spoon saucy meatballs into buns, top with cheese,...

Spoon saucy meatballs into buns, top with cheese, and place on a baking sheet under the broiler for 1-2 minutes, checking frequently to make sure they don’t burn.

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These Easy Meatball Subs are a quick, kid-friendly weeknight dinner your family will love. They're made with frozen meatballs and canned tomatoes and ready in about 30 minutes!

Meatballs are one the easiest freezer meals. Frozen meatballs are great to always have on hand when you are in a pinch for a quick dinner.

beef

Cook you meatballs until they reach an internal temperature of 160 degrees and then let them cool.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place your meatballs in a single layer on the baking sheet with a space between each one so that they do not freeze together.

Place them in the freezer for an hour or two depending on the size of your meatball.

Once they are frozen place them into a storage bag, date the bag, and put them back into the freezer until you are ready to use them.

Learn how to make frozen meatballs in the slow cooker with just a few ingredients.

How Long To Cook Frozen Meatballs In Crockpot

bag frozen meatballs (You can cook 2 bags if cooking

sauce (Use your favorite sauce

Pour frozen meatballs in the slow cooker. Pour over ingredients like jarred sauce. Cover with lid. Note you will need to use at least 3 cups of sauce to cover the meatballs.

Set the time to 4-6 hours on low heat. If you are in a hurry you can cook for 4 hours on high heat. I recommend checking them around the 5-6 hour mark. If they are done then turn the slow cooker to warm until ready to eat.

Serve warm.

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Learn how long to cook frozen meatballs in the slow cooker. A super simple recipe.

Frozen Meatballs In Slow Cooker

Instant Pot Sweet and Sour Meatballs with pineapple and peppers are super easy to make in the pressure cooker and perfect for a quick dinner or appetizer.

Instant Pot Sweet and Sour Meatballs

meatballs

pineapple chunks (undrained with juice)

soy sauce

ketchup

brown sugar

onions

bell peppers (seeded and sliced)

cornstarch

Add the frozen meatballs to the Instant Pot, then add the pineapple chunks, water, soy sauce, ketchup, brown sugar and onions. Do not stir

Place lid on pressure cooker, make sure valve is at sealing position, and hit PRESSURE COOK for 5 minutes

Pot will take a few minutes to pressurize, then count down and cook. When pot beeps, quick release pressure

When pin drops, carefully open lid, and stir. Hit CANCEL, then hit SAUTE and stir in pepper chunks

Make the slurry by stirring together cornstarch and water. Stir into bubbling liquid, and allow to thicken

Hit CANCEL, and serve or hit KEEP WARM until ready to serve

Super easy!  Serves like you spent hours making it!  Can't wait for the leftovers!

Love this recipe- was simple &amp; delicious!! I used a combo of frozen Trader Joe’s turkey meatballs &amp; homemade beef meatballs. Only change to recipe was I used Sweet Baby Ray’s Hickory BBQ sauce instead of Ketchup &amp; it came out AMAZINGLY DELICIOUS!! Thank you!!

Excellent recipie! I used fresh onion and red bell pepper and sautéed them in my cast iron skillet, added those and broccoli (for color and nutrition) at the end, also added lime juice. Plenty for another meal as well!

Thanks for sharing this, Dee! Second time making  and enjoy it very much. Added chunks of onion, peppers, celery, fresh garlic, and vinegar. When cooked, I threw in some  cooked  broccoli. Also made basmati  in the IP. 👍

Made these for my family and everyone loved them!

One of our favorite dishes to make! The kids can not get enough! I love that they cook up in the instant pot too!

These meatballs look so inviting! I must make them asap!

These Sweet and Sour Meatballs would disappear in our house!

Yummy!! I can't wait to give these a try. I'm so looking forward to them.

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