Keto Stuffed Meatballs

These mozzarella stuffed meatballs bring a fun twist to the classic meatball recipe. They bring you a gourmet experience with oozy cheese in the middle of each meatball and come
with a rich tomato sauce.

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Course: Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: keto stuffed meatballs, low-carb stuffed meatballs

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 30

Total Time: 45

Servings: people

Calories: 514kcal

Ingredients

0.75 lb Ground beef
0.5 lb Ground pork
Salt and pepper
1/2 tsp Dried thyme
1/2 tsp Dried basil
1/2 tsp Garlic powder
4 oz Mozzarella cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tbsp Olive oil
2 cloves Garlic minced
4 Tomatoes pureed
3/4 cup Shredded Mozzarella
Chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350F.
In a mixing bowl, combine beef, pork, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and herbs.
Divide mixture into 12 parts.
Flatten each part between palms and place a cube of mozzarella in the middle.
Wrap the meat around the cheese.
Brush the baking dish with ½ tablespoon olive oil and add the meatballs.
Bake the meatballs for 12 minutes.
In the meantime, heat remaining oil in a skillet. Add garlic and cook until fragrant. Add pureed tomatoes and simmer the sauce for 12 minutes.
Pour the sauce over meatballs and continue to bake for 12 minutes.
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella on top and pop in the oven for another 5 minutes.
Garnish with parsley and serve.

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