Recipe: Pizza Meatballs
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup oatmeal
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 mozzarella cheese cubes, each cut into 6 pieces
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cups pasta sauce
Instructions:
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Prepare the Meatball Mixture:
In a medium bowl, combine the ground beef, oatmeal, milk, and mix well using a fork until thoroughly combined. -
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Form Meatballs:
Divide the meat mixture into 12 equal portions. Flatten each portion into a disc shape. Place one piece of mozzarella cheese cube in the center of each disc. Bring the edges of the meat up and around the cheese, pressing firmly to seal completely. -
Coat with Flour:
Place the coated meatballs on a sheet of waxed paper. Lightly coat each meatball with flour, ensuring they are evenly covered. -
Cook the Meatballs:
In a large skillet (12 inches), heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook until browned on all sides, turning occasionally to ensure even cooking. Remove any excess fat from the skillet. -
Simmer with Sauce:
Pour the pasta sauce over the meatballs in the skillet. Bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the skillet and simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together. -
Serve:
Serve the pizza meatballs over cooked pasta or rice, spooning extra sauce over each serving if desired.
Enjoy these delicious pizza meatballs, where every bite surprises with gooey melted mozzarella in a savory beef meatball. Perfect for a quick and flavorful family meal!
This recipe is sure to be a hit with its combination of kid-friendly flavors and easy preparation.
