By Shicocooks
Mozzarella-Stuffed Meatballs
7 steps
Prep:30minCook:45min
For this recipe you can make your own tomato sauce. Please check notes.
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 12:03:31 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
37
Low
Glycemic Load
3
Low
Nutrition per serving
Calories399.9 kcal (20%)
Total Fat28 g (40%)
Carbs8.2 g (3%)
Sugars4.6 g (5%)
Protein28.6 g (57%)
Sodium313.7 mg (16%)
Fiber2.2 g (8%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 190C (fan)
Step 2
In a large bowl mix together ground beef, onion, mix of pepper, nutmeg, dried basil, salt and pepper.
Step 3
Divide ground beef mixture into 6 equal pieces. Take one piece, flatten it and place a ball of mozzarella in the middle. Press meat around the cheese ball, fully enclosing it. Repeat with the remaining meat.
Step 4
Cover the bottom of the baking dish with the sauce, place your meatballs and pour the remaining sauce on top.
Step 5
Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until meat is ready.
Step 6
Garnish with fresh basil. Serve with pasta or mashed potatoes.
Step 7
Enjoy!