Description
Succulent ground beef enveloping gooey mozzarella cheese, these stuffed meatballs are a heartwarming comfort food perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large egg
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 4 ounces mozzarella cheese, cut into small cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, minced garlic, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix well until everything is beautifully incorporated.
- Scoop a generous portion of the mixture, flatten it in your palm, and place a cube of mozzarella right in the center. Carefully encapsulate the cheese with the meat, rolling it into a perfect ball.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Gently add your meatballs, watching as they sizzle and turn a delightful golden brown, about 6-8 minutes.
- Pour the marinara sauce over the browned meatballs. If you’re feeling bold, sprinkle in some red pepper flakes for a touch of heat. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let this masterpiece simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Serve hot, beautifully garnished with fresh basil leaves.
Notes
Avoid overbaking meatballs to prevent dryness; ensure not to overmix the meat mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg