Italian Sausage Meatballs with Ground Beef

Hannah Stewart

Our Italian Sausage Meatballs with Ground Beef are a mouthwatering fusion of savory Italian sausage and perfectly seasoned ground beef.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 25

Total Time 40

Course Main Course

Cuisine Italian

Servings Adults

Calories 374 kcal

Equipment

1 gallon freezer bag
1 Slow Cooker / Crockpot

Ingredients

1 lb ground turkey
1 lb Italian sausage
1 cup yellow onion
1 cup apple
1 egg
2 tbsp Italian seasoning
2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
48 oz tomato sauce

For serving

1 lb spaghetti noodles cook according to package before serving

Instructions

Freezer Prep Directions:

Prepare a gallon freezer bag, labeling according to your preferred method.
Preheat oven to 400F. Layer a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Mix all ingredients, except tomato sauce and pasta, together into a bowl and for 1 1/2 inch sized meatballs. (TIP: Keep a bowl of cold water next to you and dip hands in periodically while rolling meatballs to keep the mixture off your hands)
Lay formed meatballs on parchment paper and bake in preheated oven for 8 minutes. (Meatballs will not be 100% cooked, this bake allows them to hold their shape when in the freezer bag)
Allow meatballs to cool, then place in the labeled freezer bag.
Pour tomato sauce over meatballs into freezer bags. Remove as much air as possible and seal the bag. Freeze for 3-6 months.

Slow Cooker Directions:

Thaw freezer bag in fridge 12-24 hours before cooking.
Dump contents of gallon freezer bag into slow cooker.
Cook on low for 3-4 hours.
Cook pasta according to package and serve meatballs with the sauce over noodles.

Instant Pot Directions

Dump the contents of the freezer bag into the Instant Pot, add 1/2 cup water.
Set to High Pressure for 8 minutes, followed by a quick release.
Cook pasta according to package and serve meatballs with the sauce over noodles.

Dietary Adjustments

Make it Gluten-Free:

Use gluten-free spaghetti noodles.

Make it Dairy-Free:

This recipe is naturally dairy-free.

Freezer Labels

Italian Sausage Meatballs Freezer Meal Printable Label

Nutrition

Serving: 4gCalories: 374kcalCarbohydrates: 12.5gProtein: 29.3gFat: 24.2gSaturated Fat: 6.6gTrans Fat: 24.2gCholesterol: 131mgSodium: 1285mgPotassium: 791mgFiber: 2.9gSugar: 9.1g

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