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Cheese-Stuffed Meatballs

Cheese-Stuffed Meatballs: A Cozy Comfort Food Delight

Discover the ease of making Cheese-Stuffed Meatballs, a cozy comfort food that everyone will love.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Browning Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 pound Lean Ground Beef At least 80% lean
  • 1 cup Italian Style Bread Crumbs Gluten-free breadcrumbs are a great alternative
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Can be substituted with Pecorino Romano
  • 1 teaspoon Salt For enhancing flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Crushed Dried Basil Leaves Fresh basil is a good substitute
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pepper Adjust according to spice preference
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce Soy sauce can be used as a substitute
  • 3 cloves Garlic Cloves (minced) Use freshly minced for best flavor
  • 1 large Eggs Acts as a binder
  • 8 ounces Fresh Mozzarella Balls Shredded mozzarella can be a replacement
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil Can substitute with any neutral oil
For the Sauce
  • 1 jar Tomato Pasta Sauce Use your favorite brand
For Serving
  • 8 ounces Uncooked Spaghetti Gluten-free pasta as an alternative

Equipment

  • slow cooker
  • large mixing bowl
  • Skillet
  • colander

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the lean ground beef, Italian style bread crumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, salt, crushed dried basil, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, and eggs. Mix until just combined.
  2. Using a cookie scoop or your hands, scoop a portion of the meat mixture, flatten it slightly, place a mozzarella ball in the center, and wrap the meat around it. Repeat to make 20-24 meatballs.
  3. To enhance flavors, heat olive oil in a skillet. Brown the meatballs for about 5 minutes if desired, then transfer them to the slow cooker.
  4. Place the meatballs in the slow cooker, pour tomato sauce over them, cover, and cook on low for 5 hours.
  5. About 30 minutes before serving, cook the spaghetti in salted boiling water according to package instructions.
  6. To serve, plate spaghetti topped with cheese-stuffed meatballs and tomato sauce. Optionally sprinkle with additional Parmesan and fresh basil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 18gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days; freeze uncooked meatballs for longer storage.

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