What Can I Make With Frozen Meatballs? 11 Easy Dinner Wins

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Mexican-Style Meatballs

A plate of meatballs covered in a rich, spiced tomato salsa, sprinkled with shredded cheddar cheese and fresh chopped cilantro. Served alongside warm tortillas and a small dish of rice. The plate is placed on a textured wooden table with colorful Mexican-style napkins nearby, under warm natural lighting.
Mexican-Style Meatballs

Packed with bold spices, these meatballs are simmered in a zesty salsa sauce for a delicious, easy dinner.

Mexican-Style Meatballs

Recipe by Derek Jacobson
Servings

4

servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 lb frozen meatballs

  • 1 jar salsa (mild or spicy)

  • 1/2 cup beef broth

  • 1 teaspoon cumin

  • 1 teaspoon chili powder

  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (for serving)

Directions

  • Add meatballs to the crockpot.
  • Pour salsa and beef broth over meatballs. Sprinkle with cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
  • Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese before serving. Serve with rice or tortillas.
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With a bag of frozen meatballs in the freezer, you’ve got endless dinner possibilities at your fingertips. These recipes prove that you don’t need fancy ingredients or hours in the kitchen to make something tasty and satisfying.

Let the slow cooker do the work or slide a casserole into the oven. Either way, dinner is on the table with very little effort and plenty of happy faces around it. So grab those frozen meatballs and turn them into an easy dinner win tonight.

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What Can I Make With Frozen Meatballs? 11 Easy Dinner Wins

Mexican-Style Meatballs

A plate of meatballs covered in a rich, spiced tomato salsa, sprinkled with shredded cheddar cheese and fresh chopped cilantro. Served alongside warm tortillas and a small dish of rice. The plate is placed on a textured wooden table with colorful Mexican-style napkins nearby, under warm natural lighting.
Mexican-Style Meatballs

Packed with bold spices, these meatballs are simmered in a zesty salsa sauce for a delicious, easy dinner.

Mexican-Style Meatballs

Recipe by Derek Jacobson
Servings

4

servings
Cook Mode

Keep the screen of your device on

Ingredients

  • 1 lb frozen meatballs

  • 1 jar salsa (mild or spicy)

  • 1/2 cup beef broth

  • 1 teaspoon cumin

  • 1 teaspoon chili powder

  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (for serving)

Directions

  • Add meatballs to the crockpot.
  • Pour salsa and beef broth over meatballs. Sprinkle with cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
  • Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese before serving. Serve with rice or tortillas.
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Like this recipe?

Follow @dinnerendeavor on Pinterest


With a bag of frozen meatballs in the freezer, you’ve got endless dinner possibilities at your fingertips. These recipes prove that you don’t need fancy ingredients or hours in the kitchen to make something tasty and satisfying.

Let the slow cooker do the work or slide a casserole into the oven. Either way, dinner is on the table with very little effort and plenty of happy faces around it. So grab those frozen meatballs and turn them into an easy dinner win tonight.