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Bocconcini Stuffed Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

URL: https://thehealthyfoodie.com/bocconcini-stuffed-meatballs-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

  1. Combine all meatball ingredients except the bocconcini in a large mixing bowl and knead until fully mixed.
  2. Take a piece of meat (about 55g) and press a bocconcini into the center, sealing it in by rolling into a meatball.
  3. Heat oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat and sear the meatballs until browned, about 2 minutes each.
  4. Drain excess fat from the pan and add crushed tomatoes, water, and spices; bring to a simmer.
  5. Cover and simmer the sauce for about 5 minutes.
  6. Return the meatballs to the pan, burying them under the sauce, and reduce heat to minimum.
  7. Cover and let the meatballs cook on a slow simmer for about 30 minutes.
  8. 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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