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Mozzarella Meatballs

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Delicious meatballs filled with gooey mozzarella cheese, enveloped in marinara sauce, perfect for cozy meals and family gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 egg
  • 1 small onion, diced finely
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
  • 1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
  • 4 oz fresh mozzarella, cut into cubes
  • 1-2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 1/2 tsp basil, dried
  • 1/2 tsp oregano, dried
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • Pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Add all the ingredients (except mozzarella and olive oil) to a large mixing bowl: ground beef, egg, finely diced onion, minced garlic, fresh parsley, Panko breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Combine thoroughly and evenly.
  2. Cut the fresh mozzarella cheese into about 1/2 inch sized cubes.
  3. Grab about 2 tbsp sized scoops of the meatball mixture. Flatten with your fingers, place a mozzarella cube in the middle, cover the mozzarella, and roll into a ball. You should be able to make 12 meatballs.
  4. Add the olive oil to a large non-stick pan on the stove over medium to high heat.
  5. Add the meatballs to the pan. Brown one side, flip carefully, and brown the other side as well.
  6. Once both sides of the meatballs are browned, add the marinara sauce to the pan. Cover all the meatballs and let simmer for about 10 minutes.
  7. Flip the meatballs halfway through to ensure even cooking.
  8. Serve over pasta, top with fresh parsley and parmesan cheese, and enjoy!

Notes

For best results, do not over-mix the meat mixture. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the fridge or freeze for longer storage.

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