Mozzarella-Stuffed Meatballs

Name: Mozzarella-Stuffed Meatballs
Cook time: 1 h 25 min
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 ½ pounds 90%-lean ground beef; 1 cup finely chopped yellow onion (1 small), divided; ½ cup whole-wheat panko breadcrumbs; 2 large eggs; ⅓ cup unsalted beef broth; ¼ cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 3 cloves garlic, minced, divided; ½ teaspoon ground fennel; ¾ teaspoon salt, divided; ¾ teaspoon ground pepper, divided; 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 24 (1/2-inch) cubes; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1 (14.5 ounce) can no-salt-added crushed tomatoes; 1 (14.5 ounce) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes; 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme; 1 tablespoon torn basil leaves, plus more for garnish; Shaved Parmesan cheese for garnish

Instructions

Cook:1h 25min

These juicy mozzarella-stuffed meatballs are filled with ooey-gooey melted cheese. The simple spice mix combines with fresh herbs to flavor them nicely. These crowd-pleasing meatballs are perfect for potlucks or family gatherings.

Updated at: Thu, 06 Apr 2023 04:40:58 GMT