Make-Ahead Sheet-Pan Meatballs

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These make-ahead sheet-pan meatballs are a versatile addition to any home cook's repertoire. By combining minced beef with seasoned Italian sausage and plenty of salty Parmesan, you create a deeply savoury flavour profile that works beautifully with pasta, in crusty sub rolls or served alongside a crisp green salad. The secret to their light, tender texture lies in the panade—a simple mixture of milk-soaked bread that ensures the meat stays succulent even after roasting at high temperatures.

As a high-protein option, this recipe is ideal for those who enjoy batch-cooking on the weekend to save time during a busy work week. The method includes instructions for both immediate roasting and freezing, allowing you to have a nutritious, homemade meal ready in just over ten minutes. Whether you are feeding a hungry family or looking for a reliable meal-prep solution, these meatballs deliver consistent, delicious results every time.

Ingredients for Make-Ahead Sheet-Pan Meatballs

300g coarsely torn white sandwich bread (from 2–3 slices)
350ml whole milk
1.4kg beef mince
450g sweet Italian sausage
4 ביצים גדולות, טרופות היטב
230g finely grated Parmesan
2 כפיות מלח כשר
Extra-virgin olive oil (for greasing)

How to make Make-Ahead Sheet-Pan Meatballs

Place bread in a large bowl, pour milk over, and let sit until moistened, about 5 minutes. Squeeze bread with your hands to remove excess milk; discard milk. Tear bread into pea-size pieces and return to bowl.

Add beef, sausage, eggs, Parmesan, and salt to bread. Using your hands, gently mix until evenly distributed (do not overmix).

Arrange racks in upper and lower thirds of oven; preheat to 260°C. Lightly coat three 18x13" rimmed baking sheets with oil. Fill a small bowl with cool water. Moisten your hands and roll meat mixture between palms into ping pong–size balls (about 1.5" diameter; 35g each), occasionally moistening hands as needed. Arrange meatballs 1/2" apart on prepared sheets.

Roast meatballs, rotating racks top to bottom once halfway through, until lightly browned and cooked through, 8–10 minutes.

Line two 18x13" rimmed baking sheets with parchment. Fill a small bowl with cool water. Moisten your hands and roll meat mixture between palms into ping pong–size balls (about 1.5" diameter; 35g each), occasionally moistening hands as needed. Arrange meatballs 1/4" apart on prepared sheets. Freeze on sheets until firm, about 1 hour. Transfer to an airtight container or resealable plastic bag and freeze up to 3 months.

To cook meatballs from frozen, preheat oven to 260°C. Lightly coat a rimmed baking sheet with oil. Transfer desired amount of frozen meatballs to prepared sheet and roast, turning once halfway through, until lightly browned and cooked through, 10–12 minutes.

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