Mike's Molten Meatballs Recipe

Name: Mike's Molten Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 lb Fresh Ground Sirloin; 1/2 lb Fresh Ground Pork; 1/2 cup Fine Minced White Onions; 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese; 1/2 cup Fresh Chopped Parsley [+ 1/2 cup reserve]; 2 tbsp Fresh Minced Garlic [+ 1 tbs reserve]; 1 cup Progresso Italian Bread Crumbs; 1 tbsp Fresh Chopped Basil [+ 1 tablespoon reserve]; 1 tbsp Sun Dried Tomatoes [+ 1 tbs reserve]; 1 large Egg + 1 Additional Yolk; 1/2 tsp Each: Oregono - Red Pepper Flakes - Onion Powder; 1/2 cup [reserved] Fresh Chopped Parsley; 1 tbsp [reserved] Sun Dried Tomatoes; 1 tbsp [reserved] Fresh Minced Garlic; 1 tbsp [reserved] Fresh Basil; 2/3 cup Chopped Purple Onions; 1/2 cup Celery With Leaves; 1/4 tsp Crushed Fennel Seeds; 3 large Diced Roma Tomatoes; 1 can 14 oz Crushed Tomatoes [with oregono and basil]; 1 can 24 oz Quality Marinara Sauce; 1/4 cup Quality White Wine; 2 tbsp Olive Oil

Servings: persons

1/2 lb Fresh Ground Sirloin
1/2 lb Fresh Ground Pork
1/2 cup Fine Minced White Onions
1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/2 cup Fresh Chopped Parsley [+ 1/2 cup reserve]
2 tbsp Fresh Minced Garlic [+ 1 tbs reserve]
1 cup Progresso Italian Bread Crumbs
1 tbsp Fresh Chopped Basil [+ 1 tablespoon reserve]
1 tbsp Sun Dried Tomatoes [+ 1 tbs reserve]
1 large Egg + 1 Additional Yolk
1/2 tsp Each: Oregono - Red Pepper Flakes - Onion Powder
1/2 cup [reserved] Fresh Chopped Parsley
1 tbsp [reserved] Sun Dried Tomatoes
1 tbsp [reserved] Fresh Minced Garlic
1 tbsp [reserved] Fresh Basil
2/3 cup Chopped Purple Onions
1/2 cup Celery With Leaves
1/4 tsp Crushed Fennel Seeds
3 large Diced Roma Tomatoes
1 can 14 oz Crushed Tomatoes [with oregono and basil]
1 can 24 oz Quality Marinara Sauce
1/4 cup Quality White Wine
2 tbsp Olive Oil

1
Chop and mix everything in the Meatball section well including grated parmesan but excluding your larger chunks of cheese to be placed in the center of your meatballs.
2
Use any low melting cheese you'd like.
3
Even Velveeta chunks work well with these meatballs for the kids.
4
Know you can use high melt cheeses, you'll just have to use grated or rough chop forms of them.
5
Babybell [pictured below] makes some great low melt cheeses including Motzerella.
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Swiss, Provolone, Sharp Cheddar, Brie, Parmesean, Edam, Mexican, String and Garlic Cheeses are other delicious options.
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Roll into slightly larger than golf ball sized balls and place cheese of your choosing into the center.
8
Seal cheese tightly with meat mixture.
9
Chop and mix all vegetables with olive oil, seasonings and white wine in the Marinara Sauce section in a pot.
10
Fry until onions are translucent.
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About 2 - 3 minutes.
12
Add your crushed tomatoes and marinara sauce and simmer for 15 minutes longer.
13
Sprinkle meatballs with garlic and onion powder on baking tray.
14
Bake these at 450 for 20 - 30 minutes - depending upon their size.
15
Look for any meatballs that have bursted their cheese.
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Those are great indicators of doneness.
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Serve piping hot meatballs with a dollop of marinara on top.
18
Garnish with fresh parsley and a side of heated marinara for dipping.
19
Enjoy!

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 lb Fresh Ground Sirloin, 1/2 lb Fresh Ground Pork, 1/2 cup Fine Minced White Onions, 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese, and more.

Yes, Mike's Molten 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mike's Molten Meatballs

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Variations & substitutions

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