giada de laurentiis' meatballs a la pizzaiola

Name: Giada De Laurentiis' Meatballs A La Pizzaiola
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 35
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 8 ounce(s) mozzarella cheese, smoked; 2 large shallots, chopped; 1/4 cup(s) (5 to 6) sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained; 1/3 cup(s) basil leaves, fresh; 1/3 cup(s) mozzarella cheese, shredded; 1/4 cup(s) parmesan cheese, grated; 1 tablespoon(s) tomato paste; 3/4 teaspoon(s) red pepper flakes; - kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 1 1/2 pound(s) ground beef chuck (80% lean); 1 pound(s) ground pork; - olive oil, for frying; - vegetable oil, for frying; - marinara sauce, warmed, for serving (optional)

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Brandy Bender

Darrington, WA

Updated on Feb 20, 2012

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prep time 20 Min

cook time 25 Min

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yield 35 to 38 meatballs

Ingredients

8 ounces mozzarella cheese, smoked
2 large shallots, chopped
1/4 cup (5 to 6) sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained
1/3 cup basil leaves, fresh
1/3 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 tablespoon tomato paste
3/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 1/2 pounds ground beef chuck (80% lean)
1 pound ground pork
- olive oil, for frying
- vegetable oil, for frying
- marinara sauce, warmed, for serving (optional)

How To Make giada de laurentiis' meatballs a la pizzaiola

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Dice the smoked mozzarella into 1/2-inch cubes. Set side.

Step 2

In a food processor, pulse the shallots, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, shredded mozzarella, parmesan cheese, tomato paste, red pepper flakes, 1 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper until blended. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl. Add the beef and pork and, using a wooden spoon or clean hands, stir until combined. Form into 1 1/4-to-1 1/2 inch meatballs. Insert 1 cube of smoked mozzarella into the center of each meatball and form meat around it, enclosing the cheese.
Step 3

In a large heavy-bottomed saucepan, pour equal parts olive oil and vegetable oil to fill the pan halfway. Heat over medium-high heat until deep-fry thermometer reaches 350 degrees. In batches, fry the meatballs until dark brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
Step 4

Place the fried meatballs on a foil-lined baking sheet. Put in the oven and bake until cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes. Cool slightly, then serve immediately with marinara sauce, if desired.
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