Cheese Stuffed Meatballs with a Creamy Tomato Sauce

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    11

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Cheese Stuffed Meatballs with a Creamy Tomato Sauce

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Ingredients

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MEATBALLS

  • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef 80/20 grass-fed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt Himalayan or kosher
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 3 Mozzarella string cheese cut in fourths
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

TOMATO CREAM SAUCE

  • 1 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions

  1. In a large bowl mix together beef, egg, basil, salt and pepper.
  2. Form 10-11 patties about 3 inches in diameter. Place a slice of cheese in the middle and form meatballs.
  3. In a large skillet over medium heat add oil and butter. Add meatballs and cook turning every couple of minutes until each side is browned and the juice runs clear.
  4. Remove meatballs and place on a serving plate.
  5. In the same skillet add whipping cream and tomato paste heat over medium heat until large bubbles form. Season to taste and serve with meatballs.
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