Get ready to say good-bye to store bought meatballs forever. These easy homemade meatballs are crazy easy to make and are easily frozen for later meals. Simply make, freeze, and use them as needed for meals and parties.
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My kiddos are always asking for meatballs with spaghetti but I refuse to buy those pre-made ones at the store. When you’re working on a tight grocery budget, spending $7+ on 1 bag of frozen meatballs is insane. Instead, when there is a great deal on ground beef we buy it and make large batches of our own. Add them to this homemade spaghetti sauce for a frugal and delicious weeknight meal.
These babies are so super simple to make (only 3 ingredients!) and the kiddos absolutely love them. They are easy to turn into meatball subs, party appetizers, or any other delicious meal that calls for meatballs. You can totally freeze them for up to 30 days in a freezer bag too, so no worries about them going bad before you use them.
Easy Homemade Meatballs Ingredients
- 2 lbs. Ground Beef
- 1 Box Instant Stuffing
- 1 Egg
Step 1
First, place your ground beef into a mixing bowl.
Step 2
Add in the entire box of instant stuffing and your egg.
Step 3
Next, mix all of your ingredients until they are well combined.
Step 4
After your ingredients are mixed together, form it into 1 inch balls and place on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper.
Step 5
Once you have made all of your balls, place in the freezer for 1 hour.
Step 6
Next, pull your meatballs out of the freezer and place in a large gallon freezer bag.
Step 7
Label your bag with the date of freezing and place back in the freezer.
Pull out your meatballs and use just as you would the freezer kind at the store.
Cook Easy Homemade Meatballs on Stove Top
To prepare your meatballs on the stove top, add your desired amount of frozen meatballs to a sauce pan. Cook over medium heat for 20-25 minutes. Stir your meatballs occasionally during cooking to brown all of the sides.
Cook Easy Homemade Meatballs in the Oven
To prepare your meatballs in the over, preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Place your desired amount of meatballs in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
We love to enjoy these easy homemade meatballs with spaghetti for easy weeknight dinners. They are also delicious cooked in barbecue sauce and served with mashed potatoes. The possibilities are pretty much endless. Add these to your family’s favorite meatball dishes any (or every) night of the week!
Prep Time
1 hour
Cook Time
20 minutes
Total Time
1 hour 20 minutes
Ingredients
-
2 lbs. Ground Beef
-
1 Box Instant Stuffing
-
1 Egg
Instructions
- First, place your ground beef into a mixing bowl.
- Add in the entire box of instant stuffing and your egg.
- Next, mix all of your ingredients until they are well combined.
- After your ingredients are mixed together, form it into 1 inch balls and place on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper.
- Once you have made all of your balls, place in the freezer for 1 hour.
- Next, pull your meatballs out of the freezer and place in a large gallon freezer bag.
- Label your bag with the date of freezing and place back in the freezer.
Notes
Cook Easy Homemade Meatballs on Stove Top: To prepare your meatballs on the stove top, add your desired amount of frozen meatballs to a sauce pan. Cook over medium heat for 20-25 minutes. Stir your meatballs occasionally during cooking to brown all of the sides.
Cook Easy Homemade Meatballs in the Oven: To prepare your meatballs in the over, preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Place your desired amount of meatballs in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
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