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www.RecipeFaire.com Presents:
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Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs
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by:
Cynthia Green
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Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs Recipe creates meatballs using ground beef and pork, Italian sausage, bread crumbs, Italian seasoning, eggs and garlic then inserts cubed mozzarella before simmering in marinara sauce.
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INGREDIENTS
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1 lb ground beef
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1 lb bulk ground pork or mild Italian sausage
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1 cup breadcrumbs
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1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
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3 eggs
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon pepper
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1/2 lb mozzarella, cut into cubes
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Olive oil
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Marinara (jar or homemade)
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DIRECTIONS
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1:
In a large bowl mix beef, sausage, breadcrumbs, Italian seasoning, eggs, garlic, salt, and pepper.
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2:
Form meat mixture into 2" balls. Press a cheese cube in the middle and seal the meat around it.
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3:
Heat 1/2" olive oil in a large skillet. Brown meatballs and set aside on plate. Pour marinara sauce into pan; bring to a simmer.
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4:
Add meatballs and simmer until cooked through, about 30 minutes. Serve over spaghetti or on top of a hoagie.
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