Beef / Pork

Smoked Mozzarella Meatballs is for Dinner.

Smoked Mozzarella Meatballs takes 15 minutes to prepare.

Smoked Mozzarella Meatballs takes 30 minutes to cook.

Smoked Mozzarella Meatballs makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Smoked Mozzarella Meatballs are:

¤ 12oz lean ground beef
¤ 1 32oz can crushed tomatoes
¤ 1 Tbsp olive oil
¤ 1/2 lbs smoked mozzarella cut into 1/2 inch cubes
¤1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish
¤ 1 slice bread torn into tiny pieces and soaked in milk
¤ 2 eggs
¤ 1 onion, chopped
¤ 4 cloves garlic, minced
¤ Salt and pepper
¤ Polenta

Here is how you make Smoked Mozzarella Meatballs:

*****FYI - Calories displayed do not include Polenta and smoked mozzarella - I could not find them in the ingredient adder. Because of this, I'm listing the calories here also as they should be when all ingredients are included.CALORIES PER SERVING460 calories, 41 grams (g) protein, 26g carbs, 22g fat (11g sat), 6g fiber*****1. Mix the beef with the bread, eggs, 1/2 cup parsley, half the onion and garlic, and a generous sprinkling of salt and pepper. Without overworking the meat, form meatballs - any size is fine.2. Hold each meatball int he palm of one hand and use the thumb of your other hand to make an indentation in the meatball. Drop in a cheeze cube, and then carefully fold themeat back over the cover.3. heat the oil in a large skillet or pot over medium heat and sear each meatball until brown all over. Remove to a plate. Pur off all but a little fat and add the remaining onion and garlic; saute until light brown. Return the meatballs to the pan, add the tomatoes, and cook over low heat for 20 minutes to 1 hour.4. Season the suace with salt and pepper. Serve the meatballs over soft polenta cooked according to the package directions, and garnish with parsley.Should make 4 servings.ENJOY!!Number of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user RECRUITERGUY.

The nutritional information for Smoked Mozzarella Meatballs is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 344.9

• Total Fat: 24.0 g
• Cholesterol: 157.3 mg
• Sodium: 192.7 mg
• Total Carbs: 11.9 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1.9 g
• Protein: 19.9 g