Mozzarella Meatballs

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1In a large bowl, add in ground beef, spices, a beaten egg, and panko breadcrumbs.
  2. 2Mix everything together well, but be sure to not overmix.
  3. 3Grab about two tablespoons of the mixture and roll into meatballs.
  4. 4Once all meatballs are formed, refrigerate for about 15 minutes.
  5. 5In a large oven safe skillet on medium heat, add in some oil.
  6. 6Once the oil is hot, add in the meatballs and cook for a couple minutes on each side just to brown.
  7. 7Remove the meatballs, drain some of the grease, and add in diced onion.
  8. 8Add in a pinch of salt and cook for about two minutes.
  9. 9Then add in minced garlic and cook for another minute.
  10. 10Next, add in your favorite pasta sauce, mix in well, season with salt and pepper to taste, and bring to a simmer.
  11. 11Add in the meatballs, then baste the tops with the sauce.
  12. 12Let these simmer for a few minutes until the meatballs are fully cooked, turning them over periodically.
  13. 13Once done, add some mozzarella cheese on top, place in the oven at high broil for about five minutes.
  14. 14Once done, add on some Parmesan cheese and Italian parsley, and enjoy.

Ingredients

  • ground beef
  • spices
  • beaten egg
  • panko breadcrumbs
  • oil
  • diced onion
  • 1 pinch salt
  • minced garlic
  • pasta sauce
  • salt
  • pepper
  • mozzarella cheese
  • Parmesan cheese
  • Italian parsley

Equipment

large bowllarge oven safe skilletoven

Tips

  • Do not overmix the ground beef mixture.
  • Turn meatballs over periodically while simmering in sauce.

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