Description
Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs are a mouthwatering combination of juicy ground beef and gooey mozzarella cheese, delivering a burst of flavor in every bite. Perfect for family dinners, game nights, or cozy evenings, these meatballs are easy to prepare and promise to impress your guests with their cheesy surprise. With simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, you’ll create a dish that not only satisfies but also enhances any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef (80% lean)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or Italian seasoned)
- 8 oz (225g) fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into cubes
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 28 oz (800g) canned crushed tomatoes
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until combined.
- Take a portion of the mixture (about golf ball-sized), flatten it slightly, place a mozzarella cube in the center, and enclose it. Roll into a ball.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine crushed tomatoes and Italian seasoning; simmer for 10 minutes.
- Place meatballs on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for about 20 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Serve warm with sauce drizzled on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg