Mini Meatballs

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 2 slices bacon, finely chopped (2 ounces)
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon plain dried breadcrumbs
• 1 large egg
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• coarse salt
• pepper

Recipe

• 1 in a large bowl, combine beef, bacon, parsley, garlic, parmesan, breadcrumbs, egg, nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. shape mixture into 40 meatballs. (for equal-size meatballs, scoop out meat mixture with a teaspoon, using two scoops for each meatball. then roll between your palms to shape into balls.).
• 2 arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet or on two large plates. freeze 1 hour. once frozen, transfer to an airtight container or resealable plastic bag; label and date.
• 3 to use the meatballs straight from the freezer, preheat oven to 400°. place meatballs on a rimmed baking sheet and bake until cooked through, about 15 minutes.
• 4 note: frozen mini-meatballs can also be used in soup or sauce: simmer meatballs, covered, in liquid until cooked through, about 10 minutes.