SIMPLYRECIPES.COM – I can’t help but wonder if there’s a frozen meatballs option that rivals the average homemade batch.
To get to the bottom of the matter, I reached out to a few experts in the field in hopes of identifying the best brand of frozen meatballs.
My Meatball-Loving Experts:
- Emma Christensen: Managing Editor of Simply Recipes and author of four cookbooks
- Munni Pramanik: Editorial Projects Manager at Simply Recipes and creator of Life of a Mortar and Pestle on Instagram.
- Lauren Jacobs: Owner of The Cheerful Baker, cookie decoration subscription
Without a doubt, Costco’s Kirkland Signature Italian Style Beef Meatballs was the most voted-for brand of frozen meatballs among the experts I spoke with.
Emma had her first taste of Kirkland meatballs when her mom added them to a sheet pan dinner.
“It had never occurred to me to even try frozen meatballs before then, but I was so impressed with how good they were,” she recalls.
“If I hadn’t seen the bag myself, I honestly would have thought they were homemade. Now I keep them in my own freezer. One bag lasts me for weeks.”
There are roughly 140 meatballs in a 6-pound resealable bag for only $24.99.
“I love how many come in a package, and for the price, it is a steal!” says Munni.
“I rarely buy frozen meatballs since they tend to dry out or lack flavor, but I’ve never been disappointed by the Kirkland meatballs. Every bite is bursting with flavor … ”
