All-Purpose Meatballs

Directions

1. 1
   To make the meatballs, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, cream, parsley, mustard, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes and eggs in a large mixing bowl.
2. 2
   Mix together well with your hands.
3. 3
   Scoop out 1-tablespoon portions and roll them into balls with your hands.
4. 4
   Place the meatballs onto parchment-lined baking sheets and put the baking sheets in the freezer for 5 to 10 minutes for the meatballs to firm up.
5. 5
   To brown the meatballs, heat the olive oil in a heavy pot or large skillet over medium-high heat.
6. 6
   Add the meatballs in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pot.
7. 7
   Cook, turning the meatballs to make sure they brown all over, 5 to 7 minutes per batch.
8. 8
   Drain on paper towels.
9. 9
   Freezer instructions: Put the cooked meatballs in a single layer on baking sheets and put into the freezer.
10. 10
    When frozen, divide them into freezer bags, 25 per bag, and return them to the freezer.