Recipes for Frozen Meatballs

Ingredients

• 4 sub rolls
• 1 cup marinara sauce
• 1 cup expired frozen meatballs
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Slice the sub rolls lengthwise, leaving one side attached. Place them on a baking sheet.
3. Spread marinara sauce on one side of each sub roll.
4. In a microwave-safe bowl, heat the expired frozen meatballs according to package instructions.
5. Place the heated meatballs on top of the marinara sauce in each sub roll.
6. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, dried oregano, dried basil, and garlic powder evenly over the meatballs.
7. Drizzle olive oil over the top of each sub roll.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
9. Serve the meatball subs warm.
10. Enjoy!

Ingredients

• 1 lb slightly expired frozen meatballs
• 1 bell pepper, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 onion, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 cup pineapple chunks
• 1/2 cup sweet and sour sauce
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/4 cup water
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. If the meatballs are still frozen, bake them on a baking sheet for 15 minutes.
3. In a small bowl, mix together sweet and sour sauce, soy sauce, cornstarch, and water to make the glaze.
4. Thread the slightly thawed meatballs, bell pepper, onion, and pineapple chunks onto skewers.
5. Brush the meatball skewers with the glaze.
6. Grill the skewers over medium heat for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally and basting with more glaze.
7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
8. Serve the sweet and sour meatball skewers hot with steamed rice or as a filling for lettuce wraps.
9. Enjoy!

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 2 bell peppers, thinly sliced
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 1 cup snap peas
• 1 cup expired frozen meatballs
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/2 cup water
• Cooked rice, for serving

Instructions

1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
2. Add the onion, bell peppers, broccoli, and snap peas to the skillet. Stir-fry for 5-6 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, cornstarch, and water. Pour the sauce over the vegetables in the skillet.
4. Add the expired frozen meatballs to the skillet and stir-fry for an additional 3-4 minutes, or until the meatballs are heated through and the sauce has thickened.
5. Serve the meatball and vegetable stir-fry over cooked rice.
6. Enjoy!