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Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs Recipe

Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs Recipe
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Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs are an easy dinner recipe made on the stovetop in under 45 minutes! Made with ground beef, fresh mozzarella cheese, fresh parsley, dried herbs, and Panko breadcrumbs … these juicy meatballs are bursting with flavor, simmered in marinara sauce, and loaded with melty mozzarella. Serve over spaghetti for a simple dinner everyone will love!

Ingredients

Meatballs:

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 egg
  • 1 small onion, diced finely
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
  • 1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese

Stuffed Mozzarella:

  • 4 oz fresh mozzarella

For Cooking:

  • 1–2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 1/2 tsp basil, dried
  • 1/2 tsp oregano, dried
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • Pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare Meatball Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, egg, onion, garlic, parsley, Panko breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  2. Stuff the Meatballs: Cut fresh mozzarella into cubes. Scoop meatball mixture, flatten, add a mozzarella cube, cover, and roll into a ball. Repeat to make 12 meatballs.
  3. Cook the Meatballs: Heat olive oil in a pan, brown meatballs on both sides. Add marinara sauce, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  4. Serve: Serve over pasta, garnish with parsley and parmesan cheese.

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