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

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How many frozen meatballs for 50 people? ›

It is safe to say that no matter what size meatballs you make, you will need between 18 and 20 pounds of meatballs for 50 people. If you are buying frozen meatballs for your event, it's still easy to figure out. If the meatballs come in a 5 pound bag, you will need 4 bags of frozen meatballs.

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

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. Always add some extra grated parmesan cheese to the sauce and give your meatballs a good coating of the tomato sauce and cheese.

Cooking frozen meatballs is easy, even if you don't thaw them first. In most cases, you buy them already fully cooked, so all you have to do is reheat them.

Italian-style meatballs often include additional ingredients such as milk, olive oil, ground pork, fresh parsley, red pepper flakes, Italian herb seasoning, and sometimes a combination of ground beef, veal, and pork [2].

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.

If you're planning to buy ready made, I'd go with at least 3 per person. Maybe 4 if you have a lot of big eaters. Plus the longer meatballs simmer in sauce the better they taste.

Milk: We will mix a bit of milk with the breadcrumbs to form a panade, which will help to keep our meatballs nice and moist. Ground beef and pork: I like to use a 50/50 mix of the two to make meatballs, but you can also make all-beef or all-pork meatballs if you prefer.

Microwave the meatballs until soft enough to chop up into tiny bits. Finish cooking them in some red sauce (I use Raos) to create your meat sauce. I usually add red pepper flakes and Italian seasoning here. Add pasta to meat sauce, mix in.

To reheat, place the frozen meatballs in an ovenproof pan or baking dish and cover with foil. Bake at 150°C/300°F for approx. 30 minutes, or until hot all the way through.

What is the best way to defrost meatballs? ›

The absolute best method for defrosting meat safely is overnight in the refrigerator until it is completely thawed. Once thawed, ground meat, poultry, and seafood can keep well in the refrigerator for an extra day or two, while red meat (beef, pork, lamb, and steak) stays good for three to five more days.

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.