Mozzarella-Stuffed Meatballs: A Cheesy Delight
These Mozzarella-Stuffed Meatballs are a delightful twist on the classic meatball, featuring a gooey, cheesy center that will surprise and delight your guests. Perfect over pasta and served with a rich tomato sauce, these meatballs are sure to become a family favorite.
Equipment
- Large sauté pan
- Measuring cups
- spatula
- Mixing spoon
Ingredients
- 1 pound of extra lean ground beef
- ½ pound of ground pork
- 1 egg beaten
- ½ cup of bread crumbs
- 1 tablespoon of chopped parsley
- 1 tablespoon of chopped basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ pound of mozzarella diced
- 2 – 3 teaspoons of olive oil
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the extra lean ground beef, ground pork, beaten egg, bread crumbs, chopped parsley, chopped basil, salt, and pepper.
- Mix thoroughly using your hands until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Shape the mixture into medium-sized meatballs, placing a piece of diced mozzarella in the center of each.
- Ensure the mozzarella is fully enclosed within the meatball to prevent it from burning during cooking.
- Lightly oiling your hands can help prevent the meat from sticking.
- Heat a large sauté pan over medium-high heat and add 2 – 3 teaspoons of olive oil.
- Add the meatballs to the pan (sauté in batches if necessary) and cook, turning frequently to brown all sides evenly.
- Once the meatballs are browned, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pan, and cook for 10 minutes.
- Uncover the pan, turn the meatballs to cook the other side, then cover again and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
- Add a little more oil if the pan becomes dry during cooking.
- Serve the mozzarella-stuffed meatballs hot, with your favorite tomato sauce and pasta, if desired.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Pair with a medium-bodied red wine like Chianti or Sangiovese to complement the rich flavors of the meat and cheese.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 480 kcal | Carbohydrates: 12 g | Protein: 34 g | Fat: 31 g | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 2 g | Salt: 850 mg
