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Cheese Stuffed Meatballs with a Creamy Tomato Sauce
5 from 39 votes

Cheese Stuffed Meatballs with a Creamy Tomato Sauce

These cheese stuffed meatballs consist of ground beef mixed with egg and basil, each enclosing a mozzarella cheese piece inside. They are pan-fried with butter and olive oil until browned and cooked through. The accompanying sauce combines heavy cream and tomato paste, cooked in the meatball skillet for an integrated flavor. This combination results in hearty meatballs with a creamy, slightly tangy tomato sauce that complements the melted cheese center.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 11
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

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

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  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.