Marry Me Meatballs

Serves 7
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Directions

  1. 1Add garlic, cilantro, oregano, onion, bread crumbs, eggs, cheese, salt and pepper to ground beef and combine.
  2. 2Take a scoop of ground meat, flatten it, and put a cube of cheese in the center and cover with another scoop of meat and shape it into a meatball.
  3. 3Sear the meatballs on the skillet with oil.
  4. 4Add diced shallot to a pan and saute for a few minutes.
  5. 5Add basil, sun dried tomatoes and tomato paste.
  6. 6Add a splash of pasta water to cook out the tomato paste.
  7. 7Add sazon, smoked paprika, crushed red pepper flakes, and better than bouillon paste.
  8. 8Simmer for 3 minutes then add heavy cream.
  9. 9Simmer again on medium heat for 5 minutes then add meatballs and Parmagiano Reggiano.
  10. 10Add any type of pasta to your sauce.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs ground beef
  • 3 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 handful finely chopped cilantro or parsley
  • 1 tbs oregano
  • 1 whole diced onion
  • 0.33 cup Italian bread crumbs
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 handful parmesan cheese
  • 1.5 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 finely diced diced shallot
  • 1 handful fresh basil
  • 0.33 cup chopped sun dried tomatoes
  • 3 tbs tomato paste
  • 1 packet sazon
  • 1 tsp better than bouillon paste
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika or regular paprika
  • 1 tsp chili flakes
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • gouda cheese
  • pasta

Equipment

bowlpanskilletoven

Tips

  • If meatballs are sticking to the skillet, bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes.