Best Easy Slow Cooker Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs And Sauce Recipe By Tasty Recipes

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MOZZARELLA-STUFFED MEATBALLS



Mozzarella-Stuffed Meatballs image

Beautifully browned meatballs simmered in marinara sauce and served over pasta hold a delicious surprise: gooey mozzarella cheese.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 2h50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 slices stale white sandwich bread, crusts removed
1/3 cup milk
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/2 onion, grated
2 cloves garlic, finely grated
1 large egg
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
18 small cubes (about 1/2 inch) mozzarella, about 5 ounces
6 cups prepared marinara sauce
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup lightly packed fresh basil leaves, torn
Hot cooked pasta, for serving

Steps:

  • Grate the bread into coarse crumbs on the large holes of a box grater; put in a large bowl. Add the milk and set aside for 5 minutes to allow the bread to soak up the milk. Add the beef, Parmesan, parsley, onion, garlic, egg, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper; mix until just combined. Shape the meat mixture into 18 meatballs, working a piece of mozzarella into the center of each and making sure it?s completely covered. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to overnight.
  • Bring the marinara sauce to a very light simmer in a large Dutch oven or large wide pot. Heat half of the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, add the meatballs and cook, turning occasionally and adding the remaining oil as needed, until browned on all sides, about 6 minutes. Transfer the meatballs to the marinara sauce as they are browned.
  • Bring the sauce to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer, covered, gently stirring occasionally, until the meatballs are cooked through, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the basil. Adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper. Serve over hot pasta.

MOZZARELLA STUFFED SLOW COOKER MEATBALLS RECIPE - (3.7/5)



Mozzarella Stuffed Slow Cooker Meatballs Recipe - (3.7/5) image

Provided by teachskinner

Number Of Ingredients 12

Fresh Mozzarella, Cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1 lb ground beef
1 lb ground Italian sausage
1/2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 cup bread crumbs
1/4 cup fine grated Parmesan
2 eggs
1/2 cup whole milk
1/2 cup fresh parsley
1 jar Prego Traditional sauce (or similar)

Steps:

  • Add all ingredients EXCEPT Mozzarella and pasta sauce into large bowl. Knead to combine until uniform. Spoon a 1.5 inch ball of meat mixture and roll into a ball. Press 1 cube of mozzarella into center of meatball and roll meat to surround the cube. Repeat with remaining meat and cubes. Pour 1/3 jar into Slow cooker, evenly coating bottom of insert. Add meatballs in single, loosely spaced layer in slow cooker. Cover with pasta sauce, stack more meatballs in second layer. Add more sauce and meatballs. Set slow cooker to High for 2-2.5 hours

EASY SLOW COOKER MOZZARELLA-STUFFED MEATBALLS AND SAUCE RECIPE BY TASTY



Easy Slow Cooker Mozzarella-Stuffed Meatballs And Sauce Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: crushed tomato, onion, garlic, dried basil, dried oregano, pepper, salt, beef, mild sausage, breadcrumb, onion, parmesan cheese, onion powder, garlic powder, dried thyme, dried oregano, salt, pepper, eggs, mozzarella cheese, whole milk, parsley

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Dinner

Yield 14 meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 22

7 cups crushed tomato
⅓ cup onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon pepper
½ teaspoon salt
1 lb beef
1 lb mild sausage
1 cup breadcrumb
⅓ cup onion, chopped
¼ cup parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
2 eggs
4 sticks mozzarella cheese, cut into 4-5 even pieces each
½ cup whole milk
½ cup parsley

Steps:

  • Combine all sauce ingredients in slow cooker and stir. Set to high and cover while making meatballs, or for 30 minutes. (Or use pre-made/canned sauce.)
  • Combine all meatball ingredients except the mozzarella in a large bowl. Using your hands, mix until fully combined.
  • Take a golf ball sized piece of the ground beef mixture and place a piece of mozzarella in the middle. Press meat around the piece of cheese, fully enclosing it. Repeat until all meat is used.
  • Place meatballs in slow cooker and submerge in sauce.
  • Cover and cook on high for 2-2½ hours, or until meat is fully cooked.
  • Serve by itself or over pasta.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 calories, Carbohydrate 20 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 17 grams, Sugar 6 grams

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