6 Meatball Work Lunch Recipes in Glass Containers

 

Ingredients:
• 500 g ground beef
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cups tomato sauce
• 200 g spaghetti
• Parmesan cheese
• Fresh basil or parsley
• Salt, black pepper & oregano

Instructions:
Mix ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, garlic, salt, pepper, and oregano.
Shape into meatballs and brown them in a pan.
Add tomato sauce and simmer for 15–20 minutes.
Cook the spaghetti until al dente.
Pack spaghetti in glass containers, add meatballs with sauce, and top with parmesan and basil.

2. Creamy Meatballs with Mashed Potatoes & Green Beans

Ingredients:
• 500 g ground beef
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
• 500 g potatoes
• 80 ml milk
• 2 tbsp butter
• 200 ml heavy cream
• 1 cup beef or chicken broth
• 200 g green beans
• Salt & black pepper

Instructions:
Form meatballs with ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper.
Brown them in a pan.
Add broth and heavy cream, then simmer until the sauce thickens.
Boil potatoes and mash with milk, butter, salt, and pepper.
Steam green beans.
Pack mashed potatoes, creamy meatballs, and green beans into glass containers.

3. Honey Garlic Meatballs with Rice & Broccoli

Ingredients:
• 500 g ground beef
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
• 3 tbsp honey
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water
• 200 g cooked white rice
• 200 g broccoli

Instructions:
Mix beef, egg, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper.
Shape into meatballs and cook until browned.
Mix honey, soy sauce, garlic, and cornstarch slurry.
Pour over the meatballs and cook until glossy and thick.
Pack with white rice and steamed broccoli.

4. BBQ Glazed Meatballs with Roasted Potatoes & Coleslaw

Ingredients:
• 500 g ground beef
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
• 1 tbsp honey
• 500 g potatoes, cubed
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Salt & black pepper

Coleslaw:
• 1 cup shredded cabbage
• 1 grated carrot
• 3 tbsp mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
• Lemon juice
• Salt & pepper

Instructions:
Shape the meatballs and cook until browned.
Add BBQ sauce and honey, then simmer until sticky and glossy.
Roast potatoes at 200°C / 400°F for 30–35 minutes.
Mix cabbage, carrot, mayonnaise, lemon, salt, and pepper.
Pack the coleslaw separately or in a divided glass container.

5. Meatballs in Tomato Sauce with Rice & Sautéed Vegetables

Ingredients:
• 500 g ground beef
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
• 2 cups tomato sauce
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 200 g cooked rice
• 200 g mixed vegetables
• Salt, black pepper & oregano

Instructions:
Mix beef, egg, breadcrumbs, garlic, salt, pepper, and oregano.
Shape into meatballs and brown them.
Sauté onion, add tomato sauce, then return meatballs to the pan.
Simmer for 15–20 minutes.
Sauté the vegetables and pack with rice and meatballs.

6. Cheesy Baked Meatballs with Pasta & Salad

Ingredients:
• 500 g ground beef
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
• 200 g pasta
• 2 cups tomato sauce
• 150 g mozzarella cheese
• 50 g parmesan cheese
• Fresh salad
• Salt, black pepper & oregano

Instructions:
Make meatballs with beef, egg, breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, and oregano.
Brown them in a pan.
Place meatballs in a baking dish with tomato sauce.
Top with mozzarella and parmesan.
Bake at 180°C / 350°F for 15–20 minutes until melted and bubbly.
Pack with pasta and keep the salad separate so it stays fresh