Shelly's Recipe

Beef Mix to Make Ahead and freeze for Meatloaf and Meatballs

Category: Meatloaf

Makes 3 meatloaves and 4 meals of meatballs or you can make into Salisbury Steaks

24 ounces tomato sauce
3 cups dry bread crumbs
7 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper
2 teaspoons salt, optional
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram. crushed
8 pounds ground beef

Combine first 8 ingredients. Add ground beef and mix well. Divide meat mixture in half.

FOR MEATLOAF: Shape half the meat mixture into three loaves and place in a large high-sided baking dish. Don't allow the loaves to touch while baking. Bake at 350 degrees F for one hour. Cool; wrap in heavy-duty foil; label and freeze. To serve, thaw loaves and bake in 350 degree F oven for 30 minutes or until heated through.

FOR MEATBALLS: Shape into meatballs (use small cookie scoop if available) and place on broiler pan so grease can drain while cooking. Bake uncovered in 350 degree F oven for 30 minutes. Divide into meal-sized portions. To prevent from freezing into a solid meatball-mass, freeze individually on cookie sheets and then place in freezer bags. Label and freeze. To serve, thaw and reheat with your choice of sauces.

FOR SALISBURY STEAKS: Shape into patties (use small to medium size cookie scoop if available) and place on broiler pan so grease can drain while cooking. Bake uncovered in 350 degree F oven for 30 minutes. Divide into meal-sized portions. To prevent from freezing into a solid mass, freeze individually on cookie sheets and then place in freezer bags. Label and freeze. To serve, thaw and reheat with your choice of sauces.