Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs
These
mozzarella-stuffed meatballs are a fun twist on the classic recipe - serve
these meatballs as a party appetizer or on a large plate of spaghetti for a
hearty meal!
Ingredients
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 and 1/2 pounds ground beef 85-90% lean
- 6 ounces mozzarella cheese cut into 1/2 inch cubes
- 3 cups marinara sauce homemade or store bought, warmed
- cooking spray
Instructions
First, preheat
the grill. Line a plate [url: 1] with foil [/ url] with aluminum foil and coat
the aluminum foil with cooking spray.
Then, place
the beef, breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, garlic powder, oregano, egg and water in
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water, 1 tablespoon at a time, to get a smooth mixture.
Take about 2
tablespoons of the meat mixture and roll it into a ball. Press a cheese cube
into the meatball, making sure the meat completely surrounds the cheese. Place
the meatballs on the baking sheet and repeat with the rest of the meat and
cheese.
Spray the
top of the meatballs with cooking spray. Grill for 10 minutes or until the
meatballs are just cooked - do not overcook or the cheese filling may start to
overflow.
Place the
meatballs on a plate and pour the marinara sauce on top, sprinkle with parsley
and serve immediately.
Happy
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