Ingredients

The following ingredients have 20 Servings
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/4 cup bread crumbs
  • 1 teaspoon  garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 tablespoons marinara sauce (or your favorite spaghetti sauce)
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 4 ounces mozzarella cheese (cut into cubes)
  • Marinara sauce and pasta for serving

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Prepare a baking sheet with non stick cooking spray or foil and set aside.
  • Place ground beef into a large mixing bowl. Add in bread crumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, 2 tablespoons marinara sauce, egg, salt, and Italian seasoning. Mix together until well combined, but do not over mix. PRO TIP - use your hands for mixing.
  • Form ball with your meat mixture. Press your thumb firmly into the meatball to form a well and place a 1/2 inch cheese cube inside. Roll meatball until meat is evenly surrounding cheese. Repeat until all meatballs are done and placed on a the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through. Cooking time will vary depending on the size of your meatballs.
  • Serve with cooked pasta and warmed marinara sauce.