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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)
- Cheese Pocket Perfection 🧀Cut mozzarella into small cubes and freeze them for 30 minutes before stuffing to prevent the cheese from leaking out during cooking, ensuring a gooey center in every bite.
- Breadcrumb Binding Secret 🍞Soak panko breadcrumbs in a splash of water or milk for 2-3 minutes before mixing with meat to create a more cohesive texture that holds the mozzarella center intact.
- Two-Stage Cooking Method 🔥Sear meatballs in olive oil over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes to develop a golden crust, then finish in the tomato sauce at a gentle simmer for even, gentle cooking without drying.
- Garlic Infusion Technique 🧄Bloom minced garlic in warm olive oil for 1-2 minutes before adding to the meat mixture to mellow its sharpness and develop deeper, sweeter garlic notes throughout the meatballs.
- Proper Resting Window ⏱️Let shaped meatballs rest in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes before cooking to allow flavors to meld and help them maintain their shape without cracking during the searing process.
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About the Cook
Hi, I’m Catherine McCord. As a chef, TV host, cookbook author, entrepreneur, and mom of three, my goal at Weelicious is to be a resource dedicated to providing simple, nutritious, and delicious recipes for the whole family.
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Diet at a Glance
Gluten Free
Low Carb
Keto Friendly
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