Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 lb. ground beef (mine came in a 1.15 lb. package)
  • 1 egg (beaten)
  • 2/3 cup Parmesan / Romano Cheese
  • 1/3 cup Italian style breadcrumbs
  • 1 onion (chopped fine)
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 4 ounces fresh mozzarella cut into 24 1/2-inch cubes

Instruction

  • Place a rack in the lower third of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees F.
  • Prepare a rimmed baking sheet by lining it with a piece of parchment.
  • In a large bowl, place the ground beef, beaten egg, Parmesan / Romano cheese, bread crumbs, chopped onion, minced garlic, ketchup, parsley, basil, and oregano.
  • Mix all ingredients together well with your hands.
  • Taking pieces of meat, form them into balls about 1 1/2-inches in diameter making approximately a total of 24.
  • With a finger, make a hole in the center of each meatball.
  • Place one 1/2-inch cube of mozzarella into the hole of each ball, close the meat up around it and roll to form a complete meatball. The mozzarella should be completely covered.
  • Place onto the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake for 15 minutes.
  • Serve with your favorite pasta and sauce.