Juicy Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs

Elaboració

1. 01
   Pas 1Cook garlic in oil30s

   Heat the olive oil over medium heat and cook the minced garlic for 30 seconds, then stir in the tomato paste.

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2. 02
   Pas 2Simmer the marinara25 min

   Crush the San Marzano tomatoes by hand or with a spoon, add the rest of the marinara ingredients and gently simmer for 20-30 minutes.

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3. 03
   Pas 3Combine the meatball mixture

   In a large bowl, combine all the meatball ingredients (beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, Parmesan, minced garlic, parsley, salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning and milk) until just combined.

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4. 04
   Pas 4Form stuffed meatballs

   Scoop about 3 tbsp of the meat mixture, place a cube of mozzarella in the centre and roll into a meatball. Make 14-16 large meatballs.

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5. 05
   Pas 5Sear the meatballs8 min

   Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and sear the meatballs on all sides until browned, about 8 minutes in total.

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6. 06
   Pas 6Simmer in marinara18 min

   Drain the excess fat, pour the marinara around the meatballs, cover and simmer on low heat for 15-20 minutes.

7. 07
   Pas 7Bake the garlic bread9 min

   Mix the butter, garlic, parsley and salt, spread over the loaf halves and bake at 400F for 8-10 minutes.

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8. 08
   Pas 8Broil and top

   Broil the garlic bread at the end and top with Parmesan.

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