Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef 

2 slices bacon (2 ounces), finely chopped 

1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 

2 garlic cloves, minced 

3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 

1 tablespoon plain dried breadcrumbs 

1 large egg 

1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg 

Coarse salt and ground pepper 

Preparation

In a large bowl, combine beef, bacon, parsley, garlic, Parmesan, breadcrumbs, egg, nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Shape mixture into 40 meatballs.

Arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet or on 2 large plates. Freeze 1 hour. Once frozen, transfer to an airtight container or resealable plastic bag; label and date.

To use the meatballs straight from the freezer, preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place meatballs on a rimmed baking sheet and bake until cooked through, about 15 minutes.