Cheesy Meatballs Recipe

Name: Cheesy Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 2 tablespoons grated onion with juice; 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese; 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic; 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning; 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped; 1 egg; 1 cup breadcrumbs; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes; Sauce; 28 ounces crushed tomatoes; 1 cup chopped onion; 8 ounces tomato sauce; 8 ounces tomato paste; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh garlic; 1/4 cup fresh basil; 1 teaspoon italian seasoning; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt

Servings: persons

1 lb ground beef
2 tablespoons grated onion with juice
1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
1 egg
1 cup breadcrumbs
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Sauce
28 ounces crushed tomatoes
1 cup chopped onion
8 ounces tomato sauce
8 ounces tomato paste
1 teaspoon chopped fresh garlic
1/4 cup fresh basil
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 1/2 teaspoons salt

1
In a saucepan, combine crushed tomatoes,tomato paste,tomato sauce,chopped onions,garlic,salt, red pepper flakes basil and italian seasoning.
2
Keep sauce warm while making meatballs.
3
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
4
Combine ground beef with all other ingredients, mix well.
5
Use small ice cream scoop to make uniform portions, form into balls.
6
Place meatballs on baking sheet lines with parchment paper.
7
Bake until cooked through, about 20-25 minutes.
8
Put cooked meatballs and sauce together.
9
Keep warm in crockpot.

586

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground beef, 2 tablespoons grated onion with juice, 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese, 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic, and more.

Yes, Cheesy Meatballs falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cheesy Meatballs

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