Easy Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs
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Easy Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs
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Cheesy mozzarella stuffed meatballs are simmered in a homemade tomato sauce to create a delicious dish worth sharing!
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Ingredients
For the meatballs:
- 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
- 1 small yellow onion finely chopped
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese plus extra for sprinkling
- 2 eggs lightly beaten
- 3 cloves of garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon fresh black pepper
- 8 ounces mozzarella cheese ball cut into 1/2 inch square pieces
For the sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup yellow onion diced
- 2 cloves of garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup dark red wine (optional)
- 1 (28 ounce) can of crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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Instructions
- To prepare the meatballs, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly grease 2 baking sheets with cooking spray or oil.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, onion, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, eggs, garlic, parsley, basil, salt and pepper. Mix with a fork until combined.
- Using a spoon or scoop, roll meat into balls, about 2 tablespoons each. Using your thumb, press into the center to create an indent, place a piece of cheese in the center of the dough ball and then re-roll ball to cover the cheese. Don’t be afraid to use a little extra meat mixture if you need to cover the cheese. Repeat with remaining meat and arrange on baking sheet.
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until meatballs are cooked through.
- While the meatballs are baking, prepare sauce. Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic. Sauté for 2 minutes.
- Whisk in the cornstarch and optional wine, if desired. Let simmer for 2 additional minutes.
- Add crushed tomatoes, parsley, basil and salt. Stir to combine. Bring the sauce to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low and let simmer for 15 minutes.
- Once baked meatballs are done, carefully add them to the sauce. On low heat, simmer uncovered for an additional 10 minutes. Serve as an appetizer or with pasta. Enjoy!
Notes
- SUBSTITUTIONS
- Ground beef: You can substitute with ground turkey, if desired.
- Fresh herbs: You can substitute 2 tablespoons of fresh herbs with 1 tablespoon of dried.
- Breadcrumbs: Use gluten free, if needed.
- Dark red wine: This adds flavor, but you can omit if desired.
- Cornstarch: Helps to thicken the sauce, but you can omit, if desired.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1meatball
Calories
151kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
57mg
(19%)
Sodium
265mg
(11%)
Potassium
206mg
(6%)
Fiber
0g
(0%)
Sugar
0g
(0%)
Vitamin A
170IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
2.6mg
(3%)
Calcium
99mg
(10%)
Iron
1.5mg
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 15meatballs
Amount Per Serving
Calories 151 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1meatball | |
| Calories | 151kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 57mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 265mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 206mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 170IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2.6mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 99mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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