Mozzarella Stuffed Spinach Meatballs
🛒 What You’ll Need
- 1 lb Ground beef 🥩
- 1 cup Fresh spinach, chopped 🍃
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced 🧄
- ½ cup Breadcrumbs (to hold it all together!) 🥯
- 1 large Egg 🥚
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning 🌿
- Mozzarella pearls or cubes (for that epic cheese center!) 🧀
- 2 cups Marinara sauce 🍅
- Salt & Black pepper to taste 🧂🖤
👩🍳 Instructions
- The Mix-Up: In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, chopped fresh spinach, minced garlic, breadcrumbs, egg, and seasonings. 🥩🍃🌪️
- Form the Meatballs: Scoop about 2 tablespoons of the mixture and flatten it in your palm. 👐✨
- The Cheesy Secret: Place a mozzarella pearl or cube in the center and wrap the meat around it, sealing it tightly so no cheese escapes! 🧀🤝💎
- The First Sear: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the meatballs on all sides until they have a beautiful golden crust as seen in the photo! 🍳🎯🙌
- The Sauce Bath: Pour the marinara sauce over the meatballs. Lower the heat, cover, and simmer for 10–15 minutes until cooked through. 🍅🌊⏲️
- Garnish & Serve: Sprinkle with extra Parmesan or fresh herbs and serve over pasta or zoodles! 🍽️😋🧤✨
🔥 Pro Tips:
- The “Melty” Secret: For that perfect cheese pull shown in the photo, make sure your mozzarella is fully enclosed in the meat—if there’s a hole, the cheese will leak out into the sauce! 🧀🛡️💎
- The “Spinach” Hack: Squeeze all the excess moisture out of your spinach before adding it to the beef; this ensures your meatballs stay firm and don’t fall apart! 🍃🎯✨
