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Cheesy Meatballs
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Instructions
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Place the first 7 ingredients in a bowl and using a spoon or your hands, mix to combine.
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Using a 1 tablespoon ice cream scoop or spoon, portion our meat balls on parchment or a plate. Using damp hands, place a meatball in your palm, flatten the center and place mozzarella in the middle. Pinch sides around the cheese to cover and roll into balls. Alternatively mozzarella can be stirred into the mixture.
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Heat a large pot over low to medium heat, add olive oil and sauté garlic for 2 minutes or until just starting to turn golden.
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Add the tomato puree and cook for 10 minutes.
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One at a time, place the meatballs gently into the sauce, cover and cook for 20 minutes or until cooked through and cheese is melted.
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Serve with toothpicks on a plate, over spaghetti or in a hoagie.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Freeze Cheese Centers First ❄️Cut mozzarella into small cubes and freeze for at least 30 minutes before stuffing to prevent the cheese from leaking out during cooking and ensure a gooey center in every bite.
- Don't Overwork the Meat Mixture 🤚Mix ingredients gently and briefly—overworking develops gluten and creates dense, tough meatballs instead of light, tender ones that stay juicy.
- Sear Before Simmering 🔥Brown meatballs in olive oil over medium-high heat first to develop a flavorful crust, then transfer to your tomato sauce to finish cooking gently and prevent them from falling apart.
- Panko Breadcrumbs with Fresh Garlic 🧄Toast panko briefly in olive oil with minced fresh garlic before mixing into the meat for enhanced flavor and better texture that won't become mushy in the sauce.
- Let Sauce Simmer Gently 🍝Keep the tomato sauce at a low simmer (not boiling) for 15-20 minutes to allow flavors to meld and prevent mozzarella from bursting while ensuring even, gentle cooking throughout.
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Gluten Free
Low Carb
Keto Friendly
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