Description
Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs combine the comfort of classic Italian cuisine with a delightful cheesy surprise. These juicy meatballs are made using ground beef, herbs, and spices, encasing a gooey fresh mozzarella center that melts beautifully as they cook. Perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests, this easy stovetop recipe can be paired with spaghetti, served as sliders, or enjoyed on their own as appetizers. With minimal prep time and simple ingredients, these meatballs are sure to impress everyone at the table. Get ready to indulge in a hearty meal that brings warmth and satisfaction to any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 egg
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 4 oz fresh mozzarella (cubed)
- Marinara sauce
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, egg, onion, garlic, parsley, Panko breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, basil, and oregano until well mixed.
- Form about two tablespoons of the mixture into a patty. Place a cube of mozzarella in the center and roll it into a ball.
- Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Brown meatballs on all sides for about 6 minutes total.
- Pour marinara sauce over the browned meatballs and cover; let simmer for 10 minutes.
- Serve hot over pasta or enjoy as is.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg