Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 lb ground beef
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1 egg
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1 small onion, diced finely
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4 garlic cloves, minced
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1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
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1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs
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1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
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4 oz fresh mozzarella, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
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1/2 tsp dried basil
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1/2 tsp dried oregano
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1/2 tsp salt
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Pepper, to taste
→ For Cooking
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1–2 tbsp olive oil
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2 cups marinara sauce
# Instructions:
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In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, egg, finely diced onion, minced garlic, fresh parsley, Panko breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, dried basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until evenly combined.
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Cut fresh mozzarella into approximately 1/2-inch cubes. Set aside.
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Scoop about 2 tablespoons of the meatball mixture. Flatten it with your fingers, place a mozzarella cube in the center, and wrap the meat around it. Roll the mixture into a ball. Repeat to form 12 meatballs.
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Heat olive oil in a large nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Place the meatballs in the pan. Cook and brown on one side, carefully flip, and brown the other side.
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Pour marinara sauce into the pan, covering the meatballs. Cover with a lid and simmer for about 10 minutes, flipping the meatballs halfway through cooking for even doneness.
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Serve the meatballs over cooked pasta, garnished with fresh parsley and extra parmesan cheese. Enjoy!
# Notes:
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To ensure the meatballs maintain their shape, handle them gently when flipping during cooking.