Name: Italian Meatballs
Ingredients: 3/4 lb. ground beef; 3/4 lb. ground pork; 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded); 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (grated); 2 Tbsp. heavy cream (30% m.f.); 2 large eggs; 2 Tbsp. tomato paste; 2 clove garlic (minced); 1 Tbsp. onion (finely chopped); 2 tsp. parsley; 2 tsp. basil; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. pepper; 2 large (gallon) freezer bag or reusable silicone bag

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Italian Meatballs

Course: Main Course

Diet: Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Low Carb

Keyword: Keto, kid friendly

Main Protein: Beef, Ground Beef, Pork

Cooking Method: Oven

Servings:

Calories: 294kcal

Ingredients

3/4 lb. ground beef
3/4 lb. ground pork
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated
2 Tbsp. heavy cream 30% m.f.
2 large eggs
2 Tbsp. tomato paste
2 clove garlic minced
1 Tbsp. onion finely chopped
2 tsp. parsley
2 tsp. basil
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
2 large (gallon) freezer bag or reusable silicone bag

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Instructions

Assembly instructions:

Place the raw meats and other ingredients in a mixing bowl.
Mix with your hands. Wear gloves if desired.
Form into meatballs.
Lay out on a cookie sheet.
Freeze (raw).
Once frozen, transfer to a large freezer bag.
Remove excess air, seal, and freeze.

Cooking instructions:

Take out as many meatballs as you need.
Meatballs can be baked and/or fried from frozen. Ensure an internal cooking temperature of 160° F is reached.
Serve.

Notes

Pro Tip: Use an ice cream scoop or cookie scoop to help shape the meatballs so they are all similar in size.

Suggestions for how to serve meatballs:
Spaghetti and Meatballs
Asian Meatballs
Swedish Meatballs
Easy Crock Pot Meatballs
Meatball Casserole
Meatball Sub
Meatball Soup
Meatball Skewers

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