Mozzarella Meatballs Recipe

Name: Mozzarella Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs lean ground beef; 5 mozzarella string cheese; 1 cup dry breadcrumbs; 1/4 cup milk; 1 -2 egg, lightly beaten; 2 tablespoons minced onions; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; Sauce; 1 1/3 cups ketchup; 2/3 cup red wine vinegar; 2/3 cup Worcestershire sauce; 2/3 cup packed brown sugar; 3/4 teaspoon minced garlic; 1/2 teaspoon minced onion; 1 teaspoon dry mustard; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Servings: persons

2 lbs lean ground beef
5 mozzarella string cheese
1 cup dry breadcrumbs
1/4 cup milk
1 -2 egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons minced onions
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Sauce
1 1/3 cups ketchup
2/3 cup red wine vinegar
2/3 cup Worcestershire sauce
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon minced onion
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1
Cut each string cheese into 8 equal pieces - freeze until time to form meatballs.
2
Preheat oven to 500u00b0F.
3
Combine beef, breadcrumbs, milk, eggs, onion, garlic, salt and pepper in large bowl.
4
Shape into 1 to 1 1/2 inch meatballs, around each piece of frozen mozzarella. Seal meatballs well to keep cheese from oozing out.
5
Mix sauce ingredients together and set aside.
6
Place meatballs closely together on lightly greased broiler pans or rimmed baking sheets. Bake for 15 minutes and cool (if planning to freeze); around 30 minutes if planning to eat right away.
7
Add sauce to last 15 minutes of baking if cooking that day. If freezing meatballs, add sauce to freezer bag and add cooked, cooled meatballs to it.
8
If cooking after freezing - thaw completely.
9
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F.
10
Pour meatballs and sauce into ungreased baking dish. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes or until meatballs are heated through. Serve over rice or noodles.

1481

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs lean ground beef, 5 mozzarella string cheese, 1 cup dry breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup milk, and more.

Yes, Mozzarella 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!

Mozzarella Meatballs

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Variations & substitutions

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