Description
Juicy and flavorful meatballs packed with spinach and garlic, with a gooey mozzarella center. Perfect for a comforting dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 ounces mozzarella cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, spinach, garlic, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix until well incorporated.
- Take a portion of the meat mixture and flatten in your hand. Place a mozzarella cube in the center and shape the meat around it to form a ball. Repeat with remaining mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Transfer meatballs to a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, until cooked through and cheese is melted.
- Serve hot with marinara sauce or as desired.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Method: Main
- Cuisine: Italian-American