Pizza Meat Balls Recipe

Name: Pizza Meat Balls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. ground beef; 1 c. Italian bread crumbs; 1/2 c. milk; 2 Tbsp. diced onion; 1 tsp. garlic salt; 1/8 tsp. pepper; 1/2 (8 oz.) pkg. Mozzarella cheese, cut in bite-size cubes; 3 Tbsp. flour; 2 Tbsp. oil; 1 (12 to 15 oz.) jar pizza sauce; 4 c. cooked rice

Servings: persons

1
In a medium bowl, mix first 6 ingredients with a fork.
2
Shape mixture into 12 meat balls with a cube of cheese in the center of each.
3
On waxed paper, coat each meat ball lightly with flour.
4
In 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat, heat salad oil.
5
Cook meat balls until brown on all sides.
6
Spoon off fat.
7
Add pizza sauce. Heat to boiling.
8
Reduce heat to low.
9
Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
10
Serve on rice.

1317

kcal

Calories

Fat

201

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

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. ground beef, 1 c. Italian bread crumbs, 1/2 c. milk, 2 Tbsp. diced onion, and more.

Yes, Pizza Meat Balls 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!

Pizza Meat Balls

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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