How to make Mozzarella-Stuffed Meatballs
Prep Time: 5 Minutes | Cook Time: 20 Minutes| Serves 4
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound 95 percent lean ground beef
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon granulated onion
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 (1-ounce) pieces low-fat mozzarella string cheese
1 (20-ounce) jar tomato sauce
1 pound 95 percent lean ground beef
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon granulated onion
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 (1-ounce) pieces low-fat mozzarella string cheese
1 (20-ounce) jar tomato sauce
1.Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a
baking sheet with aluminum foil, coat
with the olive oil, and set aside.
with the olive oil, and set aside.
2.In a large bowl, combine the ground
beef with the garlic powder and
granulated onion. Season with salt and pepper and mix to combine.
granulated onion. Season with salt and pepper and mix to combine.
3.Cut each piece of string cheese
into 5 equal portions and set aside.
4.Separate the meat into 10 equal
portions. Pick up a portion and flatten it
a bit to accommodate a piece of string cheese. Roll the meat around the
cheese into a ball and place it onto the baking sheet.
a bit to accommodate a piece of string cheese. Roll the meat around the
cheese into a ball and place it onto the baking sheet.
5.Roll the meatball around on the
baking sheet to lightly coat with olive oil.
Repeat with the remaining meat and cheese.
Repeat with the remaining meat and cheese.
6.Bake for about 20 minutes, flipping
the meatballs halfway through, or
until the beef reaches an internal temperature of 160°F and is no longer
pink inside.
until the beef reaches an internal temperature of 160°F and is no longer
pink inside.
7.While the meatballs are baking, in
a small pot over low heat, warm the
tomato sauce until it just barely bubbles.
tomato sauce until it just barely bubbles.
8.Remove the meatballs from the oven.
Top the meatballs with the warm tomato sauce and serve hot.
Per Serving:
Calories: 315; Fat: 11g; Protein: 30g; Carbohydrates: 20g; Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 9g; Sodium: 558mg
Calories: 315; Fat: 11g; Protein: 30g; Carbohydrates: 20g; Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 9g; Sodium: 558mg
