Description
Simple recipe for meatballs stuffed with cheese and cooked in a savory tomato gravy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 oz mozzarella cheese, cut into small cubes
- 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Take a small amount of the meat mixture and flatten it in your palm. Place one cube of mozzarella cheese in the center.
- Carefully form the meat around the cheese to create a ball, sealing the cheese completely inside. Repeat with the remaining meat and cheese.
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, combine crushed tomatoes, water, oregano, basil, and minced garlic. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat.
- Gently place the stuffed meatballs into the simmering gravy.
- Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and let the meatballs simmer for 25 to 30 minutes, or until cooked through.
Notes
- You can use a mix of ground beef and ground pork for richer flavor.
- If the gravy seems too thick, add a small amount of water while simmering.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs and 1/2 cup gravy
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Unsaturated Fat: 13
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 25
- Cholesterol: 85
Keywords: stuffed meatballs, meatballs in gravy, cheese stuffed meatballs, ground beef recipe, tomato sauce