mozzarella stuffed meatballs

Name: Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 pound(s) ground beef; 1 pound(s) ground pork or mild italian sausage; 1 cup(s) breadcrumbs; 1 tablespoon(s) italian seasoning; 3 - eggs; 3 clove(s) garlic (minced); 1 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/2 teaspoon(s) pepper; 1/2 pound(s) mozzarella, cut into cubes; - olive oil; 1 jar(s) marinara sauce (or homemade sauce)

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Amanda W

Boston, MA

Updated on Aug 7, 2013

Passed on to me on Facebook, could NOT resist sharing!! :)

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 45 Min

method Stove Top

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Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 pound ground pork or mild italian sausage
1 cup breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon italian seasoning
3 - eggs
3 cloves garlic (minced)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 pound mozzarella, cut into cubes
- olive oil
1 jar marinara sauce (or homemade sauce)

How To Make mozzarella stuffed meatballs

Step 1

In a large bowl mix ingredients from the beef through pepper. Form into 2" balls.

Step 2

Press a cheese cube in the middle and seal the meat around it.
Step 3

Heat 1/2" olive oil in a large skillet. Brown meatballs and then set aside on plate.
Step 4

Pour marinara sauce into pan; bring to a simmer. Add meatballs and simmer until cooked through, about 30 minutes.
Step 5

Serve over spaghetti or in a sub roll!!!
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