Sophie's jalapeno cheese filled meatballs Recipe

Name: Sophie's jalapeno cheese filled meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 200 grams grated cheese (I used red Leicester); 30 grams cream cheese; 2 finely chopped jalapenos; 750 grams lean minced beef; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1/2 finely chopped white onion; 1/2 tbsp mixed herbs; 1/2 tbsp chili powder; 1 breadcrumbs made from 2 slices of bread; 100 ml milk; 400 grams passata; 1/4 tbsp mixed herbs; 1/4 tbsp chili powder

Servings: persons

200 grams grated cheese (I used red Leicester)
30 grams cream cheese
2 finely chopped jalapenos
750 grams lean minced beef
2 tbsp tomato paste
1/2 finely chopped white onion
1/2 tbsp mixed herbs
1/2 tbsp chili powder
1 breadcrumbs made from 2 slices of bread
100 ml milk
400 grams passata
1/4 tbsp mixed herbs
1/4 tbsp chili powder

1
Preheat your oven to 180C.
2
Mix your cheeses and jalapenos together and make into 24 balls about the width of a thumb.
3
Place on a baking tray, and put into the freezer.
4
In a large bowl, mix your breadcrumbs and milk.
5
Leave for 5 minutes.
6
Mix in the rest of your outer meatball ingredients together in the bowl.
7
Remove your cheese balls from the freezer.
8
Make meatballs with them in the centre, packing them tightly.
9
Place on a baking tray as you finish each one.
10
Once done, bake for 25 minutes.
11
While your meatballs cook, place all your sauce ingredients into a frying pan and simmer gently.
12
When the meatballs are almost done, put your pasta on to cook as per the instructions.
13
When the meatballs are done, remove from the oven and place in the frying pan in the sauce.
14
Turn them to coat them.
15
If your meatballs leaked any cheese, pick this up (avoiding any oil) and add to the sauce.
16
When your pasta is cooked, serve and enjoy!

816

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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

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 200 grams grated cheese (I used red Leicester), 30 grams cream cheese, 2 finely chopped jalapenos, 750 grams lean minced beef, and more.

Yes, Sophie's jalapeno cheese filled 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!

Sophie's jalapeno cheese filled meatballs

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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