Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs - Melty-Center, Saucy Perfection!
Juicy meatballs filled with gooey mozzarella, simmered in a rich tomato sauce.
Equipment
- Large skillet For browning the meatballs
- Baking dish For simmering the meatballs in sauce
Ingredients
Meatball Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground beef
- 0.5 lb Ground pork
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs
- 1 egg Egg
- 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
Sauce and Other Ingredients
- 24 oz Jar of marinara sauce
- 8 oz Fresh mozzarella balls Small size, drained
- 2 cloves Garlic Minced
- 1 tsp Dried oregano
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Gently mix until just combined.
- Cut each mozzarella ball in half.
- Form the meat mixture into 1-inch meatballs, pressing a mozzarella half into the center of each.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides.
- Transfer the browned meatballs to a baking dish.
- Pour marinara sauce over the meatballs. Add minced garlic and oregano.
- Cover and bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 30 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and the sauce is bubbly.
- Serve hot, over pasta or with crusty bread.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the meatball mixture or the sauce.