Cheese Stuffed Meatballs with a Creamy Tomato Sauce
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
11
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Cheese Stuffed Meatballs with a Creamy Tomato Sauce
Description
Cheese Stuffed Meatballs with a Creamy Tomato Sauce bring together ground beef seasoned simply with egg, dried basil, salt, and pepper. The addition of mozzarella cheese inside each meatball provides a creamy, melting center that contrasts the savory beef exterior. Cooking the meatballs in a skillet with butter and olive oil ensures a browned crust while keeping the interior moist.
The sauce utilizes heavy whipping cream and tomato paste, heated in the same skillet after removing the meatballs. This creates a smooth, creamy tomato sauce that carries both richness and a subtle acidity from the tomato paste. Seasoned to taste with salt and pepper, the sauce completes the dish with its comforting texture.
Serve the meatballs hot with the tomato cream sauce spooned over or alongside for dipping. They pair well with simple sides like pasta, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the sauce and balance the dish. The recipe yields around 10 to 11 meatballs, appropriate for a family meal or small gathering.
Ingredients
MEATBALLS
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef 80/20 grass-fed
- 1 egg large
- 1 tablespoon basil dried
- 1/2 teaspoon salt Himalayan or kosher
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper ground
- 3 mozzarella cheese cut in fourths, string
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
TOMATO CREAM SAUCE
- 1 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl mix together beef, egg, basil, salt and pepper.
- Form 10-11 patties about 3 inches in diameter. Place a slice of cheese in the middle and form meatballs.
- 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.
- Remove meatballs and place on a serving plate.
- 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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