Homemade freezer meatballs are perfect for batch prep and bring-out on busy weeknights. You can double or triple the recipe and make a whole lot of veggie-loaded meatballs at one time. Then, simply cook from frozen for healthy, delicious, and homemade meatballs! I’m sharing the full how-to freeze meatballs instructions and how to cook frozen meatballs as well.
In a large skillet, heat avocado oil on medium heat. Then add the onion and celery. Sauté for 4-5 minutes, until the onions are a little translucent. Add the garlic for 1 minute to cook and remove from heat.
In a large bowl combine the beef, egg, onion mixture, oat flour, Worcestershire sauce, sea salt, pepper, and allspice. Mix well and form meatballs with your hands or the size of the cookie scoop (about 2-3 tbsp meat mixture for each meatball).
To freeze meatballs, line a cookie sheet with parchment paper, and as you roll the balls out, place them on the parchment-lined baking sheet, making sure that they do not touch. Freeze the meatballs, and once fully frozen, transfer them into a labeled freezer bag. Label and date it, and your meatballs are good for up to 6 months!
To cook from frozen: Frozen meatballs go great from the freezer into a crockpot. Top with your favorite sauce and cook on low for 5-6 hours. I find frozen meatballs actually hold together better in the crockpot than fresh. You can bake them for 30-35 minutes at 375 degrees F until fully cooked.
Notes
This recipe makes a 2 lb batch of freeze meatballs. You can easily double or triple the recipe to make an even larger batch at one time.