FREEZER MILLIONS OF MEATBALLS

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Provided by Salt Lake Meal Swap

Categories Meat

Time 1h30m

Yield 60 meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 10

12 ounces tomato sauce
1 1/2 cups dry breadcrumbs
4 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup green pepper, finely chopped
1 teaspoon salt (optional)
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
1/8 teaspoon dried marjoram, crushed
24 ounces prepared beef textured vegetable protein (2 cups dry)
4 lbs ground beef

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Prepare TVP according to the package.
In a large mixing bowl, combine everything but meat.
Add ground beef and mix well.
Shape into meatballs (use a small cookie scoop if available) and place on broiler pan so grease can drain while cooking.
Bake uncovered in a 350-degree oven for 30 minutes.
Divide into meal-sized portions.
To prevent from freezing into a solid meatball-mass, flash freeze spread out on cookie sheets in freezer for a few hours.
Then place in freezer bags.
Label and freeze.
To serve meatballs, thaw completely, and reheat with your choice of sauces.