How to Cook Frozen Raw Meatballs
This guide will show you several ways to cook frozen meatballs so that they are cooked all the way through while still being tender and juicy.
Servings: 4
Calories: 158kcal
Ingredients
- 12 frozen meatballs
- 28 oz favorite sauce
Instructions
Oven
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C).
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
- Arrange the meatballs in a single layer on the baking sheet.
- Bake the meatballs for 20 to 25 minutes until they are cooked through.
- For more even browning, turn the meatballs halfway through the baking time.
Stove Top
- Pour your favorite sauce into a large frying pan.
- Add the desired number of frozen meatballs and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- Cover with a lid and cook for 20 minutes.
Slow Cooker
- Add sauce and meatballs to the slow cooker or crockpot.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours.
Air Fryer
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (205°C).
- Add the meatballs in a single layer. Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket.
- Cook for about 10 minutes turning the meatballs halfway through the cooking time.
Microwave
- Place the meatballs in a microwave-safe dish.
- Cover with sauce.
- Cover the dish but leave a small gap for the steam to escape. Microwave on high for 1 minute.
- Stir and test for doneness. Continue cooking in 30-second intervals until the meatballs are fully cooked.
Notes
Line your baking sheet with parchment paper or foil to make cleanup easier.
These cooking methods will work for ground beef, chicken, pork, or vegan meatballs.
If you are cooking precooked meatballs, any of these cooking methods will work. You may need to reduce the cooking time.
When cooking raw meatballs you want to make sure they are fully cooked before serving. Use an instant-read thermometer to check for doneness. Ground beef and pork meatballs should reach 160°F (71°C), while ground chicken and turkey meatballs should reach 165°F (74°C).
Cook times will vary depending on the size of the meatball. Little meatballs will cook faster than larger meatballs.
Want to speed up the cooking time? Thaw the meatballs in the refrigerator overnight before cooking.
Nutrition
Serving: 3 | Calories: 158kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 964mg | Potassium: 710mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 862IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 2mg
