And in the last decade, there has been a proliferation of plant-based and vegan meatballs, too.
This was an important criteria when parsing through the frozen aisle in search of the best meatball.
Amy’s Meatless Veggie Meatballs
Amy’s Meatless Meatballs are made with organic vegetables and grainsand they’re vegan.
Rachel Linder/ Eat This, Not That!
(Brownie points for the 100 percent recycled paperboard packaging.)
The sodium levels were lower than many of the options we scouted as well.
They’re a good source of protein for only 180 calories per serving.
Shutterstock
The fat content is on the higher end, thought, so enjoy them in moderation.
Simply Balanced Grass-Fed Frozen Beef Meatballs
Target’sin-house food brand Simply Balanced makes a great meatball.
There’s no reason not to enjoy these while watching your sodium intake at other meals.
However, there are some less than stellar ingredients hiding on that list, too.
It seems like there’s a missed opportunity for a more fiber-rich, vegetable-filled ball.
However, this is still a much better option than most frozen meatballs.
The worst frozen meatballs you’re able to buy
1.
BothBHT and BHAhave been linked to potential carcinogenic properties.
The addition of powdered cellulose and soybean oil shortening continue to make it less than stellar.
These are highly processed meatballs with one of the longest ingredient lists out there.
The 750 milligrams of sodium per serving doesn’t help matters.
If you opt for these meatballs, however, I urge you not to fry them any further.
Shutterstock
