How many meatballs do I need for 5 people?
How many meatballs are in a bag?
22 meatballs
One pound of ground beef will make 22 meatballs with this recipe.
The number of meatballs needed for 100 people depends upon their size and the manner in which they are served. A standard main course serving size is 6 ounces of meat per guest, or approximately 600 1-ounce meatballs, 400 1 1/2-ounce meatballs, 300 2-ounce meatballs and 200 3-ounce meatballs.
You can make five to six 1-inch meatballs per person or two to three 2-inch meatballs per person. A recipe using 32 to 35 lbs. ground meat with fillers or a recipe using 20 to 24 lbs.
