11 Recipes To Make With Frozen Meatballs That The Whole Family Will Devour (2024)

FAQs

How do you doctor up frozen meatballs? ›

The number of meatballs needed for 100 people depends upon their size and the manner in which they are served. A standard main course serving size is 6 ounces of meat per guest, or approximately 600 1-ounce meatballs, 400 1 1/2-ounce meatballs, 300 2-ounce meatballs and 200 3-ounce meatballs.

Do I Need To Defrost Meatballs Before I Cook With Them? Not usually. Frozen meatballs can be cooked directly from the freezer in most cases. If you are using a sauce that cannot handle longer cooking times, cook the meatballs first and add the sauce.

Add some salt, pepper and your favorite herbs. Fresh herbs are recommended. I like fresh basil in my tomato sauce. Make your sauce in a dutch oven, large sautè pan or frying pan and you have easy skillet meatballs.

If the meatballs are packed together too tightly, they will cook up rubbery, chewy, and tough.

If you are making 1-ounce meatballs for a main course you should make 6 meatballs per person. If you have some big eaters at the party I suggest making 6-10 bite sized meatballs per person.

Here's how many meatballs per person you'll need: One serving = 4 meatballs. Party of 12 = 2 pounds.

TIP: Defrosting the meatballs before cooking will mean you can brown them well in a pan, if that's what your recipe needs. If the meatballs are cooked in a sauce, you can skip the defrosting step and simply cook the meatballs directly in the sauce from frozen. Cook for an extra 5 minutes or until cooked through.

Can frozen meatballs go in an air fryer? ›

Place frozen meatballs into the basket of the air fryer. Close the basket and air fry the meatballs for 10 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Shake the basket halfway through to evenly cook the meatballs. Continue to cook for an additional 1-2 minutes if you want your meatballs more crispy on the outside.

Absolutely! You can cook raw frozen meatballs in sauce on the stovetop. Simply add the frozen meatballs to a saucepan or skillet, pour your desired sauce over them, cover, and simmer on low to medium heat until the meatballs are cooked through. Stir occasionally to ensure they cook evenly.

Mashed potatoes are a classic pairing for meatballs, like these Grape Jelly Meatballs. Photo by Jennifer Stevens. For a change from the usual plain rice or noodles, give this rice pilaf a try on the side of some Lamb Meatballs and Sauce.

Stovetop Simmer

Place the meatballs in the skillet, being careful not to overcrowd them. Cook the meatballs, turning them occasionally, until they are browned on all sides. Reduce the heat to low and add your desired sauce. Simmer the meatballs in the sauce for about 15-20 minutes, or until they are cooked through.

To cook frozen meatballs in marinara sauce on the stove, heat a pan over medium-high heat. Add meatballs in a single layer and cook until heated through. To cook them in your slow cooker, add them in a single layer to the bottom of the pot. Add any desired sauces per the recipe you're following.

Absolutely! You can cook raw frozen meatballs in sauce on the stovetop. Simply add the frozen meatballs to a saucepan or skillet, pour your desired sauce over them, cover, and simmer on low to medium heat until the meatballs are cooked through. Stir occasionally to ensure they cook evenly.

A: Low and slow cooking is the best way to reheat meatballs without drying them out. Oven and crockpot reheating are both excellent ways to help the meatball retain moisture while heating it evenly.