Beez's Meat Spheres (Aka Meatballs)

While I won't go into why these are called meat spheres instead of meatballs, my DD found this recipe in my recipe file and made some up. I didn't see a recipe posted just like it. Although we are not much for meat spheres, we opt for this recipe because they are simple, baked instead of fried and are versatile. I have made these into tiny meatballs for appetizers as well. I often make double the amount and freeze some for later meals or subs. Freezing instructions follow cooking instructions.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1  lb ground beef
• 1⁄2 cup  Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
• 1⁄4 cup  grated parmesan cheese
• 1  tablespoon  chopped parsley
• 1  garlic clove, minced
• 1⁄4 cup milk
• 2  eggs, beaten
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. Mix all ingredients together and shape into balls ~ about the size of a golfball.
2. Brown the meatballs by placing in a shallow baking dish and baking at 350º for 15 minutes until golden brown.
3. Place hot meatballs into sauce and let simmer while your pasta cooks.
4. Here's how I freeze the meat spheres ~ I make them up and cook them as above. I let them cool a bit, place on a cookie sheet in the freezer and when they are frozen, transfer to a ziplock. I take out the amount I need for dinner and put them in a pan with a jar of sauce (or more depending on the number of spheres I am cooking) and let them simmer for 30 minutes at least ~ no need to defrost them first ~ until they are cooked! Very simple!