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Dec 27, 2019 By Stacie Hassing

Ultimate Meal Prep Meatballs

Dairy-Free
Egg-Free
Gluten-free
Grain-Free
Nut-free
Paleo
Whole30
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Add these Ultimate Meal Prep Meatballs to your weekend meal prep menu. They’re an easy protein option to enjoy throughout the week or you can freeze them for future meals.

This recipe is sponsored by our friends at Tessemae’s.

A white platter of the ultimate meal prep meatballs served with a small bowl of ranch dressing.

A versatile recipe that’s made with minimal ingredients.

It’s that time of year again when we start thinking about (finally) getting organized and starting – or getting back to – meal prepping on a regular basis so it’s only fitting that we’d share these Ultimate Meal Prep Meatballs with you today.

Just like their name implies, these are the ULTIMATE when it comes to meal prepping because they’re easy, delicious, versatile, and quick-to-cook. And they’re great with just about any side you can image – salad, stir fry, roasted veggies, mashed or baked potatoes, even eggs for a protein-packed breakfast or ‘brinner’.

There’s nothing dry or flavorless about these Ultimate Meal Prep Meatballs.

Meatballs are great…until they’re not. Dry meatballs are a drag and flavorless meatballs aren’t fun either so that’s why we’ve teamed up with our friends at Tessemae’s to create the ultimate meal prep meatballs using their Organic Creamy Ranch Dressing to keep them tender and juicy and infuse them with flavor.

Overhead view of a white platter of the ultimate meal prep meatballs served with a small bowl of ranch dressing on the platter and a bottle of Tessemae's Organic Creamy Ranch Dressing to the side of the platter.

Exercise your options.

We know you like options (and so do we!) so feel free to mix things up by swapping out the ranch dressing Organic Everything Bagel Ranch or Organic Creamy Caesar to keep it interesting since we know you’ll be putting these on meal prep repeat.

Need an egg-free option? Swap out the ranch dressing for Tessemae’s Pantry Classic Italian, Balsamic Vinaigrette, or Ranch Vinaigrette for a delicious change of pace without the eggs.

You can find Tessemae’s products online or use their store locator to find them in a store near you. 

A white platter of the ultimate meal prep meatballs served with a small bowl of ranch dressing with a trio of Tessemae's dressings next to the platter.

So many ways to serve these Ultimate Meal Prep Meatballs.

There are so many ways you can serve these meatballs. Truly, the options are nearly limitless so I’ll share just a few ideas and then you take it from there using your favorite sides, what’s in season, or what you have on hand.

  • Mashed, baked, or roasted sweet potatoes or white potatoes (here are just a few of our favorites to try: Maple Mashed Sweet Potatoes, these Maple-Bacon Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Crispy Garlic Ranch Roasted Potatoes, Crispy Smashed Potatoes or this Warm Chipotle Lime Sweet Potato Salad)
  • Spiralized veggies (zucchini, butternut squash, sweet potato, jicama, celeriac, beet, cucumber, or carrot are just a few that come to mind)
  • A big green salad or this Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Quinoa Salad, this Creamy Broccoli Slaw, or this Sweet and Smokey Brussels Slaw
  • Any roasted veggies of choice
  • Rice, cauliflower rice, Sheet Pan Fried Cauliflower ‘Rice’, Golden Cauliflower Rice, or Thai Coconut Curry Rice

Not a big meal ‘prepper’? No worries! These Ultimate Meal Prep Meatballs are quick to make from start to finish and great for busy weeknight dinners too.

Don’t worry, these are also great for busy weeknight dinners because they come together so quickly.

P.S. These Ultimate Meal Prep Meatballs also make a great party appetizer. Try arranging them on a large platter with fresh veggies and two or three different dressings for dipping for the ultimate appetizer experience.

Enjoy!

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Ultimate Meal Prep Meatballs

  • Author: Stacie Hassing
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 20 meatballs (5 servings) 1x
  • Cuisine: Whole30, Paleo, Egg-Free
A white platter of the ultimate meal prep meatballs served with a small bowl of ranch dressing.
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Ingredients

  • 1 lb. lean grass-fed beef or bison (may sub ground turkey or chicken) 
  • 1 ½ tsp. olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1 cup mixed vegetables, finely diced (such as mix of onion, carrots, green peppers) 
  • 2 handfuls of spinach, chopped
  • 2 Tbsp. almond flour (or flour of choice*)
  • 3 Tbsp. Tessemae’s Organic Creamy Ranch Dressing (or dressing of choice**) 
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 tsp. dried herbs (such as dried Italian seasoning)
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • ¼ tsp. black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, set aside. 
  2. In a skillet over medium-high heat add the oil. Once the oil is hot, add the vegetables, and spinach. Sauté until vegetables are tender. Remove from heat. 
  3. In a medium bowl combine all of the ingredients including sauteed vegetables. Mix well. 
  4. Form into 18-20 meatballs and place on prepared baking sheet. 
  5. Bake in the oven for 12-15 minutes.

Notes

*For nut-free use cassava flour, gluten-free flour blend (not whole30) or 1 Tbsp. of coconut flour.

**For egg-free use an egg-free dressing such as Tessemae’s Classic Italian or Ranch Vinaigrette.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/5 of recipe (4 meatballs)
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Sodium: 375 mg
  • Fat: 17 g
  • Carbohydrates: 4 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 20 g

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Photo Credit: The photos in this blog post were taken by Jess of Plays Well with Butter. 

This post was made possible by our friends at Tessemae’s. Though we received compensation for this post, the opinions expressed here are  – as always -100% our own. Thank you for supporting the great companies we work with thereby allowing us to continue creating great recipes and content for you.

 

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About Stacie Hassing

Stacie is a Licensed and Registered Dietitian from rural southern Minnesota where she, her husband and daughter reside with their two pups. She’s a co-founder of The Real Food RDs and content creator of simple and wholesome recipes. She loves all kinds of fitness and has a passion to inspire as many as she can live a healthier and happier life both in and out of the kitchen - the driving force behind the co-development of the The Real Food RDs brand.

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  1. Kelly says

    December 27, 2019 at 8:21 am

    These look yummy! Would these work using any of your dressing recipes (ex: ranch)? I’m trying to be better about spending money on food in 2020, and making my own dressings is one way I plan to do so.

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    • Jessica Beacom says

      December 28, 2019 at 6:56 am

      Thanks, Kelly. They’ll definitely work with our homemade dressings.

      Reply
  2. Dawn B says

    January 3, 2020 at 6:02 pm

    Does the ranch dressing get put into the mix? Or just served as a dipping sauce on the side?

    Reply
    • Jessica Beacom says

      January 3, 2020 at 7:52 pm

      Hi Dawn,

      You add 3 Tbsp. of dressing to the ground beef and veggie mixture before baking. You can also serve some on the side for a dipping sauce if you’d like.

      Reply
  3. Amy says

    January 17, 2020 at 5:33 am

    Delicious and so easy. Meal prepped for on top of spaghetti squash using a couple sauces for variety throughout the week. Thank you!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  4. Bryanna Meyer says

    February 4, 2020 at 5:44 pm

    I made these tonight for the first time and they tasted wonderful. How do you get them to stay together? Mine all fell apart.

    Reply
    • Stacie Hassing says

      February 5, 2020 at 12:15 pm

      Hmmmmm…I have not had that problem with this recipe and I do make them often. You could try adding an egg. It might be that you’re using a leaner beef such as 93%. I typically use 85%.

      Reply
  5. Aimee says

    August 23, 2020 at 6:54 pm

    Super easy to make and delicious with with kale as a sub for spinach and Tessamae’s Buffalo Ranch. I’m excited to eat these during the week with different veggies.

    Reply
  6. Ashley says

    September 13, 2020 at 10:20 am

    Can I freeze these? Before or after cooking?

    Also. Love all your recipes I’ve tried so far. Your the first place I visit for meal planning.

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    • Stacie Hassing says

      September 15, 2020 at 7:57 am

      Hi Ashely. Either way works. I typically like to cook them and then freeze them after they cool but you could certainly freeze them prior to cooking as long as the beef you are using hasn’t been frozen before. And thanks for your kind words! Appreciate it 🙂

      Reply

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