Description
A comforting recipe for Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs, combining seasoned ground beef with a gooey mozzarella center, simmered in rich tomato sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup fresh mozzarella, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
- 3 cups tomato sauce (for simmering)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, chopped onion, egg, and grated Parmesan. Season with salt, pepper, and herbs. Mix gently.
- Prepare the cheese center by cutting the mozzarella into small cubes.
- Form the meatballs by taking a handful of the meat mixture, flattening it, placing a cube of mozzarella in the center, and rolling it back into a ball.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and brown the meatballs for 8-10 minutes, rotating until golden on all sides.
- Transfer the meatballs to a pot of simmering tomato sauce, and let cook through for about 20 minutes.
- Serve atop spaghetti, inside a sub, or on their own with fresh herbs.
Notes
For additional flavor, you can incorporate sautéed mushrooms or spinach into the meat mixture. Make sure not to overcrowd the skillet while browning the meatballs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: meatballs, mozzarella, Italian, comfort food, family recipe