Bocconcini Stuffed Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
Ingredients
The Meatballs
-
24
pieces
mini bocconcinis
-
2.2
lb
grassfed lean ground beef
-
1
small
onion, finely chopped
-
1
cup
rolled oats, coarsely ground
-
½
cup
chopped pitted kalamata olives
-
2
cloves
garlic, minced
-
2
tbsp
Dijon mustard
-
2
large
eggs
-
2
tbsp
dried parsley
-
1
tbsp
dried oregano
-
1
tsp
dried thyme
-
1
tsp
Himalayan salt
-
1
tsp
freshly ground black pepper
-
1
tsp
onion powder
-
1
tsp
garlic powder
-
1
tsp
chili pepper flakes
-
1
tsp
fennel seeds
The Tomato Sauce
-
1
28oz can
crushed tomatoes
-
1
cup
water
-
1
tbsp
dried parsley
-
1
tbsp
dried oregano
-
1
tsp
dried thyme
-
1
tsp
onion powder
-
1
tsp
garlic powder
-
½
tsp
chili pepper flakes
-
½
tsp
Himalayan salt
-
½
tsp
ground white pepper
Instructions
- Combine all meatball ingredients except the bocconcini in a large mixing bowl and knead until fully mixed.
- Take a piece of meat (about 55g) and press a bocconcini into the center, sealing it in by rolling into a meatball.
- Heat oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat and sear the meatballs until browned, about 2 minutes each.
- Drain excess fat from the pan and add crushed tomatoes, water, and spices; bring to a simmer.
- Cover and simmer the sauce for about 5 minutes.
- Return the meatballs to the pan, burying them under the sauce, and reduce heat to minimum.
- Cover and let the meatballs cook on a slow simmer for about 30 minutes.
- Let the dish rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving, garnished with parsley and Parmesan.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
8
Calories
383
Total fat
22g
Total carbohydrates
12g
Total protein
34g
Sodium
743mg
Cholesterol
133mg
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