How I Got 12 Freezer Meals from 8 Lbs. of Ground Turkey
 
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Enjoy this freezer meal plan to make 12 meals from 8 lbs. of ground turkey (or other ground meat of choice).
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Serves: 48
Ingredients
Traditional Meatballs/Meat Loaf:
  • 3 lbs. of ground turkey
  • 1 15oz. can of Tomato Sauce (I used my homemade version from fresh tomatoes, which is fine too!)
  • 2-3 eggs
  • 2 TBSP Italian Seasoning
  • 1 TBSP minced garlic
  • 1 onion diced
  • ¾ cup bread crumbs (I used crushed GF crackers)
Mexican Meatballs/Meat Loaf:
  • 3 lbs. of ground turkey
  • 1 19 oz. can of Enchilada Sauce
  • 2-3 eggs
  • 1 TBSP Taco Seasoning
  • 1 TBSP minced garlic
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 bell pepper diced
  • ¾ cup bread crumbs (I used crushed GF crackers)
  • To make a bit spicy: add red pepper flakes to taste
Instructions
  1. Simply add all of the ingredients into a bowl and mix with your hands until well blended. I start with 2 eggs and if it is not sticking to itself enough, I add another egg. If you have too much egg, you can add more bread crumbs. You can also add more of any of the ingredients to add even more flavor! It is very forgiving and flexible recipe.
  2. Once mixed, form balls and place on a pan or in a mini-muffin tin, regular muffin tin or bread pan.
  3. Meatballs: bake at 375 degrees for 25 minutes or until nice and brown. Inside temperature of at least 165 degrees needs to be achieved!
  4. Mini-meat loaves: bake at 375 degrees for 35 minutes or until nice and brown. Inside temperature of at least 165 degrees needs to be achieved!
  5. Meatloaf: bake at 375 degrees for 75 minutes or until nice and brown. Inside temperature of at least 165 degrees needs to be achieved!
  6. Let them cool a bit and then freeze in whatever portions you plan to serve! When you are ready to eat, you can microwave for a minute for few (depending on size) or pop in the oven at 325 degrees for 10-15 minutes until hot all the way through. You can also add them to a crockpot with sauce for reheating. Just cook for a couple of hours on low.
Recipe by The Thrifty Couple at https://thethriftycouple.com/how-i-got-12-freezer-meals-from-8-lbs-of-ground-turkey/