Description
Dig into these irresistibly juicy Stuffed Meatballs with Mozzarella Cheese, where every bite bursts with herby ground beef and a gooey melted cheese core. These easy-to-make meatballs are perfect for a quick dinner, cozy comfort food night, or your next party spread. Whether served over spaghetti, tucked into hoagie rolls, or plated with roasted veggies, this easy recipe is a must-try. Packed with protein and bold Italian flavors, it’s an all-star addition to your collection of weeknight dinner ideas, healthy snacks, or crowd-pleasing food ideas.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 egg
1/2 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
4 oz mozzarella cheese, cut into 3/4 inch cubes
2 tbsp olive oil
2 cups marinara sauce
Instructions
1. Cut mozzarella into small cubes and set aside.
2. In a large bowl, mix together ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, garlic, parsley, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
3. Take about 2 tablespoons of the meat mixture, flatten it slightly, and place a cube of mozzarella in the center.
4. Wrap the meat around the cheese and roll into a ball, ensuring the cheese is fully sealed.
5. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the meatballs until browned on all sides.
6. Pour marinara sauce into the skillet, reduce heat to low, and simmer meatballs for 15–20 minutes, until cooked through and cheese is melted.
Notes
Be sure to fully seal the cheese inside the meat to prevent leakage.
For extra flavor, use a mix of beef and pork or add red pepper flakes for heat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop + Simmer
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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