Description
Mozzarella stuffed meatballs are a delectable dish. Crispy cooked meatballs with melty cheese inside. What’s not to love?
Ingredients
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- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 3 oz fresh mozzarella (torn into ½ inch by ½ inch chunks)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Pasta Sauce of choice
Instructions
- Whisk the egg in a small bowl. Combine the whisked egg, ground beef, chili powder, paprika, Italian herbs, salt, black pepper, and fresh mozzarella with your hands until well-incorporated.
- Separate the meat into ten equally sized balls. Flatten to make a ½ inch thick patty.
- Place a torn piece of mozzarella in the center of a meatball patty. Form the patty around it to make a ball shape. Repeat with the rest of the of the meatballs.
- In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the meatballs and brown on all sides.
- When meatballs are browned, add the pasta sauce to the skillet and simmer for about 5 minutes, turning occasionally.
- Serve over pasta or by themselves!
- Category: The Basics